The Birds and the Bees
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By Silver Spun Sand
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This was so evocative of a
This was so evocative of a time when life was simple and simply wonderful. Very well written and an enjoyment to read..very heart healthy!
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Love the cardi, and mice in
Love the cardi, and mice in the hives. Redolent of our disappearing human space. I can picture it all.
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This is so beautiful and so
This is so beautiful and so real. I'm there - they are my neighbours.
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I think I've read this in a
I think I've read this in a different form, but this compact form certainly suits it, and as the others, like the detailed picture so much so neatly portrayed of the changes and the hard working and enjoyed routines. Rhiannon
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sunflowers, bee hives, mice..
sunflowers, bee hives, mice... so many interesting thoughts you have when you see a neighbour, tina :)
like anything its short, but you cut it through :)
T.
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What a fantastic last line. I
What a fantastic last line. I felt emotionally attached to this poem - hated the new houses, sad about the deer and loved the old tradition of the neighbours; found comfort in the continuity as everything around changes. Such an amazing poem, even by your high standars, Tina.
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An uncomplicated life
An uncomplicated life portrayed so well in this poem. I agree with Bee about the saddness of new houses going up, taking away the scenery of surrounding countryside. Also the killing of the muntjac, one of the unfortunate circumstances to encounter.
But all is balanced out in this piece, by the feeding of the birds and protection of the bees, with the growing of the Sun Flowers...such a perfect scene!
By the way, loved the first line, very imaginative.
A Vistual poem to read.
Jenny.
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