MATTERS BENEATH

I'm watching you, but say nothing

Matters Beneath

From his high untidy nest
in a leafy Dogwood tree
Robin takes note
of matters beneath

Shrewd of reason
dark purple exposes
truth and lies below
he muses in violets
mankind challenges his melody
I shan't fault
yet I pay heed to all

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

A joyous poem, celebrating spring and its glories. I love all the seasons, but spring seems to be especially full of cheer and optimism, I always feel. A nicely penned piece!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Robert, much appreciated..
Best, B

[CD Campbell]

Truly picturesque. We dwell inside ourselves so much, it's in the pastoral and in the views of nature one can begin to stop thinking and just take a breath. Which this made me do. Great Poem! Now I'm wondering what the purple martins think of me before they move off from the birdhouse I have setup in the back. Probably not much. Thanks for the imagery. CD

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for visiting and writing such a thoughtful review!
Best, Betty

[Fran Marie]

A sweet poem of spring splendour
and song of Robins being sung
this write conveys the wonders
of the spring season as they unfold
a delightful read..lovely

[Betty Hermelee]

The can "eye" everyone below, make their assessments, but no judgements... even from a robin,
Thanks so much Fran, really appreciate it.
Best, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty… we have had more Robins this Spring than ever before… they must be Harbingers of divine blessings. They are known to only feed on the ground and need feeders on the ground. This year in 2022… they are flying up on branches of trees and appearing on decks where seed is scattered on Railings. Robins are seen beside Mourning Doves and Chickadees for Conversations and Tweets of Compassion. Our Winged friends have feathered their Nests with Serendipity. Fondly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Pat for your wealth of information about Robins; you are certainly an expert. And, a lovely review as well.
Best, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty… your poem is extraordinary… your style is impeccable… a Classic indeed. Being an avid Bird lover,,, I am enchanted by your Artful expressions of our feathered friends. You win the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. tenderly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Oh no Pat, I am still a student! Learning from all these brilliant poets at the cafe, like you!
read moreOh no Pat, I am still a student! Learning from all these brilliant poets at the cafe, like you!
Truly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

A Persons true Greatness is judged by their Humility… I could name quite a few and more on Writers Cafe. So true. Pat

[Cherrie]

Pure gold ✨️ A Springtime melody.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Cherie, much appreciated.
Best, B

[Patricia]

I truly enjoyed this, such nice spring writing! Love the Robins, they muse many of my writes. Well done Hugs!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks P, got inspired. B like you now, I'm in a non-creative mode...struggling!
hugs, B

[Patricia]

Well I hope you don’t struggle as long as I am. My writing consists of not being able to write and then I hit delete LOL only so many of them you can take until ya give up, I gave up. But don’t you dare! You are too talented B! ;)

[Betty Hermelee]

But I'm getting there.....huga

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely imagery of spring here Betty. We have our own Robin residing in the ivy growing on our garden fence. I love watching his antics. Our avian friends can bring us much joy. Thank you for sharing.

Really like your posted image as well as your words.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks always Chris for your lovely reviews!!
Best, B

[Dave]

A parade of coincidences! Though we live in N.J. our oldest daughter lives in Holly Springs, N.C. where we also have a condo. Our pink dogwood is reaching full bloom and just the other day I was greeted by a robins' song coming from it.
Take care - Dave

[Betty Hermelee]

That's quite a coincidence! We live in the mountains near Asheville. Thanks for your review.
Best, B

[KAREN]

Beautiful imagery of a bird and the soft melody and then comes spring.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your kind review!

[KAREN]

My pleasure!

[JE Falcon]

Ah, Spring! And all the baby birds shall soon be adding joy to my day. --- Such a nice poem!

[Betty Hermelee]

Than you so much JE!!!
Best, B