Swallows

Where is there such a sight

As swallows darting in their flight

No such sure sign of spring

As swallows diving on the wing

 

As blossoms start to bloom anew

As clouds reveal skies of blue

The swallows are a special treat

Their arrival makes Spring complete

 

Who among us would condemn

That we could light upon a stem

Or soar among the drifting clouds

To escape our earthly shrouds

 

But when they’ve had their day

And with chicks on their way

With their season coming to an end

Then without them, we must fend

 

That then is the longest hour

Without a swallow or a flower

Tho’ their journey takes them far away

They’ll relight our hearts another day

 

Reviews

[willweb]

Swallows are beautiful birds and fantastic flyers though down here they are a nuisance as well. I am talking Barn Swallows. They make mud nests under eaves and carports and such and create such a mess. But, they are what they are and that is how nature works. Nice one my friend.

[Dave Brown]

I can believe that
In our area Swallows are quite rare
We had an old barn here years ago that was always visited by one barn swallow couple, year after year, until the barn, which was too far gone to repair, finally collapsed, and we never saw them again.
Currently, we are traditionally visited by one pair of yearly nesting swallows (in a birdhouse I made) but this year, they are having wasp problems which I am trying to eliminate.
I hope it does not mean the end of them.
It would actually be quite emotional to lose them.
Years ago, on a RV holiday, all down through your way, we came across an old wooden bridge where there were literally hundreds of swallows swooping all round
For us, it was an amazing sight but I can see now how in such numbers, they could be less appreciated
Take care down there willweb

[JessyJacob]

Someone and small kid death is a celebration for few, this shows no wonder how human is and i saw kali from near, the evil demon in kali yug,

I cant survive by seeing him with anyother. Somehow my meds kept me alive till now for my son. We have lived enoigh on this earth. I dont need anymore life, like what she said abt his father vacated the body, we are not kicking bucket but we cant sustain our life anymore though god is giving money and care, which is not what we want then and now, its not defeat but throwing his desd body of his to eagles who wants to est his flesh, but they dont know how much great sin they are doing by killing innocents and that is arishtam to her family and everyone on this earth.

Hope our love amar rahe and it will guide many more people to adore like us and lead life.
As we are one who loved sincerely and truely. we never hurted anybody.

Thank you,
Jessy jacob

[Betty Hermelee]

Swallows make spring complete, they enlighten us to enjoy the season…..clear blue skies, brilliant warmth from the sun,….but. When they have their chicks and fly away, then our enlightenment shall end and our joy tempered to expect long hours and clouds that will shroud us…..we only wish the Swallows return in the spring……
Warmly, BESTB

[Dave Brown]

I can only imagine these words you speak (er, write) come straight from the heart and are as blessed as are the very swallows about which you refer.
best wishes BESTB

[Betty Hermelee]

same to you DAVIE, enjoyed this new form of your writing...keep it up!
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

Here we know spring is here when the Robins return. I loved this poem with the return of swallows in the spring

[Dave Brown]

those Robins also show up here but in addition we have 2 swallows that yearly nest on our house, which has become a tradition

[Poetic Beauty]

That is awesome!!

[Papaya]

Your poetry has gotten really good.
Well done with the rhyming and flow.
I've been enjoying the birds coming around.
I get a lot of doves, blue hays and cardinals.

[Dave Brown]

LOL Ana Papaya
You must be reading someone else's offerings or else the hard riding springs on that Jeep are jarring your tender, ladylike brainwaves....!!!
Truth is I like to go this way and that with what I try writing all in the name of enjoyment
Unfortunately no Doves or Cardinals in this area but the Stellar Jays should soon be around making a racket fairly soon
Ain't Spring grand
Good to see you back
Take care back there

[Papaya]

It's pretty grand. 🐦🙂

[JessyJacob]

Definitely, one day, so how long and tough the time is how cruel the enemy is time has to move, it shall pass, a new arrival of sun as day in life enters so close that seasons just come and go but the sun everlasting.

I have been so patient enough, if people cry and blackmail those are wicked at the next second they laugh atleast it takes a sec to change the expression to come out from deep paim but here no time when crying when laughing it makes no emotion.. i have made my mind

Its you or a acid rain to come..

[Dave Brown]

Thankyou Jessy

[JessyJacob]

You are welcome. But people might feel i am helpless and throw stones or cut my head but they doesnt know that this pain is temporary and vanish or cant even pull my hair,. If i take a step it would shake the land where you are standing. No matter this negative spell like in harry potter sgory would end the woman but nit woman in real life. You dont know tge power of panchBhootgas ghe 5 elements, which i am.made from. Its started the ruin one who digs pit for otger will fal in that.

Thank you Dave your strategy.

[JessyJacob]

So many typos only just not go mislead.

People draw and satisfy as they cant face them
People do.blaCk magic and hurt as they are not good and true
Thats is tge difference between me and the young 30s feels like 100yrs mecitstir wno us celjbic though f***s never get sagisfoed becUse she is not f*****g a maN but father.

[JessyJacob]

So many typos only just not go mislead.

People draw and satisfy as they cant face them
People do.blaCk magic and hurt as they are not good and true
Thats is tge difference between me and the young 30s feels like 100yrs mecitstir wno us celjbic though f***s never get sagisfoed becUse she is not f*****g a maN but father.