Songbird

A friendship, of many years standing, between two shores

somewhere

  in a still dark dawn 

  a bird calls,

a letter, a name.

 

her words whisper

  across oceans 

  in an early morning sky,

there, but here,

so far, yet so close, but 

  the same sun shines.

 

so long in knowing, for 

  many years now,

similar situations,

sharing our space,

voices, laughter

  never heard,

we wonder? 

 

the sun rises, 

the moon sets,

two shores, but 

  a friendship love

  gently holding.

her shoulder, my shoulder, 

sharing our situations 

sharing, imparting 

  our truths,

hearts burdened, but 

  an understanding in 

  gently talking.

hands reaching 

we hear 

we 'talk',

our words not lost, 

words revealing 

  layers,

things profound.

 

there 

an owl screaches 

  in forests deep,

hard times, tough times, 

a soothing word,

a smile breaks.

 

an eagle circles,

its strength,

its power.

 

there, 

furbabies clamouring 

  attention, 

her absolute world. 

her birds sing,

hummingbirds feed,

wildlife tame surround her,

a racoon scuttles,

chipmunks feed,

an elk in her street.

 

the sun shines,

a gentle breeze, 

I feel her presence.

 

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her words, 

our understanding,

her words caressing,

a simpler way, 

a smile breaks the corners,

a connection peaceful.

 

her birds sing, 

I  sleep,

she tends her garden,

I write.

 

journeys known and lived,

sharing, caring,

a world away, but 

  a friendship love, 

our strength

  each to the other.

 

eagles take flight.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Songbird'
Richard M,
It is wonderful to be able to read this poetic and lovely narrative of an oh so special relationship. Being able to touch base, to share, to troubleshoot with a caring soul is such a gift. It is truly priceless. How neat to have something, someone like this. Your mention of nature, gardening which is her pass time and your writing really gives this piece context as well.
Bless you!
Kathy

[Richard M]

Dear Kathy
Am so glad you like 'Songbird' and am thrilled for your words. Thank you! Have had this poem in mind for quite sometime, now it's written I'm really happy with it (one of five I've written over the years.) Both my friend and I have had physical difficulties all our lives, that after many years of friendship Am continually amazed how we met and how we sync so well.
Thank you so very much for your feedback.
Hope you and yours have are well.
Richard

[Betty Hermelee]

A well crafted piece that portrays a long distance relationship it’s niceties , it’s hardships, shown to us in a loving, kind, caring manner. Your writing is soft, nostalgic your individual words show such a magnetic connection in so many ways…. Lovely,
Warmly,B

[Richard M]

I'm so thrilled that you Betty have read this and so happy with your review. Thank you so much. 😃 Dove lives in Washington State, is Native American, and we met online I think in 2011. I'm in Australia of course, and totally love the friendship that connects us. Because we are so very far apart, we make our friendship closer than close, we make it super special because we don't have the privilege of a face to face connection. We put more into it because of that distance. We are so very dear to each other!
Thank you again for your review.
Hope you and yours are well my friend?
Take care
Richard

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Richard
Warmly, B