Splendid Blue

By Frances Macaulay Forde

Sun, 14 Feb 2016
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Splendid Blue

 

In breeding plumage

his world knows no guns,

only the garden sprays

killing his insect food.

 

Still, he flits and flirts,

happy in his life work.

Seeking shades of brown

and grey among the twigs.

 

There, a most superb mate

waits, quietly seed-feeding

to proliferate their kind.

A species not in danger - yet.

 

 

Frances Macaulay Forde © 2015

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splendid_fairywren

 

Certificate U
Poem
Written in Australia
Nature

Comments

Submitted by london_calling79 on

A lovely perspective. 'Quietly seed-feeding' is a standout line.

 

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

Thank you so much for your comment, @london_calling79.  smiley

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A delicately drawn picture, Frances. And such a beautiful bird as seen by following your link. Never heard of it, least alone seen it (unless in tropical bird collections maybe, but certainly not in natural surroundings, foraging) I suppose that 'Seeking shades of brown and grey among the twigs.' is indicating the female of subdued colouring. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

I do appreciate your reading the link, it was meant to and enhanced your understanding.  Thanks, Rhiannon.  (And yes, it was a reference to the somewhat muted mate.)

 

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Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Frances, I am so sorry I missed this latest post of yours.  I saw you were logged in, and thought I'd see what you'd been up to and came across this.  A delight to read, and the link, a delight to see.  I have never heard of the Fairywren, but such fascinating creatures as they are.  What a beautiful shade of blue.  The only wrens I know are like the one that live in my garden.  They are Britain's smallest bird, and hence, used to be depicted on the farthing coin, our smallest...or so it used to be.  It was phased out years ago now as its value was only one quarter of an old penny, of which one needed the whopping sum of 240 to the £1.

Anyway, I digress, and I am pleased to read that your beautiful fairywren is quite prolific...but as the last line of your poem suggests, we must all work hard to conserve our wildlife.  It is so very precious.

Good to read you again, and a happy World Poet's day to you tomorrow...bearing in mind you are a little nearer that in time than we are heresmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

Lovely you've taken a moment to read - after spending hours reading the two books you sent me, I am flattered and pleased you like my poem.  Stay well and happy. xx

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