The Bevy

The Bevy

A Poem by Cherrie Palmer

wedge in motion land
spreading ripples soon dwindle
bevy allay low

© 2022 Cherrie Palmer


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We need to protect their habitat. We need poetry like this to raise the awareness.
Greetings Cherrie!

Posted 7 Months Ago


Only Cherrie can make academic 5: 7: 5 about swans so very beautiful.

I once saw a field that had been flooded left with nothing more than a large puddle keeping a swan as a prisoner - it obviously needed an extent of water to take off. Read or heard later that a passing car driver called the RSPA or Wildlife group who sent a couple of experts who managed to catch it and take it elsewhere. Swans' wings are so powerful they can break and arm.

Posted 7 Months Ago


Excellent line's. Meaningful. Enjoyed reading 🙂

Posted 1 Year Ago


Cherrie Palmer

1 Year Ago

Thank you Arundass
Nicely done in few words. You have the deft touch of a skilled word painter!

Posted 2 Years Ago


Cherrie Palmer

1 Year Ago

Thank you Robert. There is something majestic about a swan. I find them in my writings ✍️ often.. read more
Hi Cherrie,
I am new so I hope I'm ding this correctly.
Not many poets I've read can create the imagery you have in the humble haiku, in perfect count and form.
I can virtually see the bevy [love the imagery that word portrays] of graceful swans swopping in one after another in a vee landing formation spreading many dwindling ripples across a smooth still pond.

Beautiful writing, poet -- thank you,
Roth

Posted 2 Years Ago


Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

You are very welcome some of us have been here a very long time ⌛️ (13+ years) so we can forget.. read more
Roth Jordain

2 Years Ago

In you Cherrie I think I've already found a friend.
Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

Seems so, birds of a feather 🪶...
i think the use of the language in this ancient form of senryu is superb, mon Cherrie! absolutely superb .. "Bevy allay low" .. are you kidding me??? here in the USA we have been experiencing the worst, viscous aggressive divisions in my 73 yr. memory. i apply your senryu to this social condition .. would that the bevy could take some comfort in the diminishing ripples .. of course "The Bevy" can be seen in many ways .. the war in Ukraine, the Covid Pandemic ... great stuff in your little gem says i!
E.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

I've never seen the world in such a state either. I wish it could be that simple.
And thank.. read more
"The Bevy" the word is poetical and musical... I LOVE swans so extra extra taste for me here (I stole the photo :>). I remember reading this lovely and beautiful little gem but I don't know why I didn't leave my review? your lines move with life and vibrate with beauty.

Posted 2 Years Ago


Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

Good morning Light and thank you. Bevy and allay are two of my favorite words. They sing when you s.. read more
Hi Cherrie, Others might think that writing a short fabulous poem such as yours was easy but the truth is when using less words to make a point it actually takes a long, long time to get it just right..
I appreciate your words,
Lisa, now in Spain

Posted 2 Years Ago


Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

Thank you Lisa 😊
Lisasview

2 Years Ago

You are most welcome Cherrie
Lisa
Short and sweet with a touch. So many opportunities with many minds present.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

:) thank you Duff
duff

2 Years Ago

You are very welcome. I enjoy your writing.
haiku by all measures
'bevy allay low' ... great closer

Posted 2 Years Ago


Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

I was going for broke: two of my favorite words in one poem.
Originally I had a 'the ' in i.. read more
keith

2 Years Ago

hey, it's how i roll!
perfect as is

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Added on April 28, 2022
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Cherrie Palmer
Cherrie Palmer

Springfield , MO



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I am a published poet and love poetry. After a lifetime of country living, I'm making a move back to town. I find my surroundings a great inspiration to me. I also have two books on Amazon Kindle: .. more..

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