Curlews

Curlews

A Poem by Alistair (Ali)
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Mary Colwell at http://www.curlewmedia.com/ is doing some extraordinary work to highlight the current plight of this wonderful bird. Please share what she has to say

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"...What other sound could be like this?

Which other note could trespass on
to where the likes of tears are formed?

What else speaks so well
of wilderness, of loneliness?

Which alternate voice could manifest
this desolate deliverance? 

Such trifling themes as life and death
are kept in Curlew's calls..."

© 2018 Alistair (Ali)


Author's Note

Alistair (Ali)
We , like Curlews, will always feed on the margins of the everyday.....
If my voice could be anything like theirs...if only....I would swallow my share of lug-worms to know their truths....

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This transported me to the many wild and beautiful remote places I have passed time in the wild places of Scotland. The birds are communicating by their calls but somehow they speak so much more to us of our own thoughts and memories. Your poem has expressed this beautifully Alistair.
Cheers,
Alan



Posted 6 Years Ago


Alistair (Ali)

6 Years Ago

Thank you kindly,Alan, they are wonderful birds indeed, with such evocative calls, and sadly- like m.. read more
Thank you so much for this lovely poem and very interesting information I have never heard of Curlews my friend. Mary Colwell’s website that you reference is so beautiful and informative. I found that they are named after the bow-moon shape of their bill- and their call is so haunting- “Which other note could trespass on to where the likes of tears are formed?”- yes. They are similar to our Cranes and Herons I think. Sadly, they are endangered and need protection. You and Mary give them voice. Bless you.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Alistair (Ali)

6 Years Ago

Thank you kindly Annette- and a massive thanks, for checking out Mary's website.We read so much abou.. read more
Nicely done, I loved each line.. It held my attention the the very end.. Thank you for sharing..

Posted 6 Years Ago


Alistair (Ali)

6 Years Ago

and thank you for taking your time to read and comment, that is much appreciated. Much warmth to you.. read more
Wow such poetic musing questions. Sublime poetry indeed. Life and death as trifling eh. Kudos.


Soo nice to read from u again, Pleez do write your thoughts under my newest poem too.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Alistair (Ali)

6 Years Ago

Thank you kindly- I have been dealing with those trifling themes, of late, and I promise to return w.. read more

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Added on March 29, 2018
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Alistair (Ali)
Alistair (Ali)

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom



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