The Thrush
for the moment
without a song,
walked the path
with a purpose
she had all along.
She meant
to crack that snail
so hard to crack;
who would’ve thought
all she should do
was give it a whack.
Whack, wallop, whack!
Whack, wallop, whack!
Such strength to pretend;
Whack, wallop, whack!
Stand back, stand back!
Have a go again!
The thrush
for the moment
found a new song,
flying off with
a meal she knew
she had all along.
Copyright by DM Denton 2014
An old one with a new title!
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❤ xX there is a thrush singing right now xX
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How lovely, Jane! XO <#
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Oh, a typo meant my heart didn’t come out … so,here it is: ❤ 🙂
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Love it, Diane, and the new title is perfect! You brought a smile to the end of my day! Hugs! xo
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Oh, so sorry I missed your comment on this one, Lauren! So glad you enjoyed this post. XO ❤
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No worries, I’ve missed a few, too! 🙂 Hugs! ♥
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Who knew thrushes were so violent! 😀 Love it. And the new title adds further pizzazz.
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Well, this one certainly was determined, Kathryn! Thank you! XO ❤
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I have to echo what Jackie said, what wonderful observer you are, Diane! And to write lovely poetry about what you see – a gift that you share with us – thank you! *hugs*
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Thank you, Barbara! Sharing/giving is its own reward – just to know that anything I write or create otherwise can offer something positive. Blessings. XO ❤
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Diane,
I love the poetry and the painting.
Each transports the reader to the thrush’s world.
I think the close makes a statement about life itself,
as well as about the thrush’s dinner.
“flying off with
a meal she knew
she had all along.”
I love it. You have wonderful talent!!
Hugs,
Sarah
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Hi, Sarah. I was just thinking about you this morning (before I saw that you had visited here) and that I must pay a visit to your blog – there are no coincidences! Thank you so much for your lovely comment that ‘cracks’ the essence of this poem … that despite its simplicity came from a place deep in me. Blessings, love and hugs. Peace. XO ❤
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Fabulous poem Diane! And your illustration is just super! You have given me a big smile after my rather sombre poem. Love and hugs ❤️ Xx
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Thank you, Christine! I will admit to being a little selfish … as I re-posted this one as much to bolster my own spirits. But, of course, I always hope I can pass on the uplift. Love and hugs. XO ❤
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A good reason to post in my opinion! I hope you are ok. ❤️ Xxx
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A lovely posting. “Lijsters” we call those birds here 🙂 They can sing beautifully. ❤
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Thank you, Ina , and for letting me know what you call these lovely songbirds! XO ❤
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Oh I love this poem! What wonderful observer you are. 🙂 XO
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Thank you so much, Jackie. You are pretty good at observing yourself! 😉 XO
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