The Snowbird's song ..

Winter soon be gone here ..

O' snowbird, high upon pendulous prong
invigorating, thy sweet, mellifluous song
chastens north wind's bitter, biting chill
unabated, your merry, cohesive shrill
when land is frozen white, hearts bleed
reconcile, merger bread, nutritious mead

O' snowbird, now sat squat on frigid soil
joyously, thou sing through strife and toil
as outer garments of men, tightened fast
your coloured plumage, designed to last
if clothes wear thin, needle and thread best
knit one purl one, winterproof, feather nest

O' snowbird, thou sapient song, lesson learned
I bow to thee, your creed not lost nor spurned
to know pangs of hunger, cold, feel insecure
nature's test, build character, enrich heart pure
challenge accepted, and to numb season's sting
in harmony with ye I sing, awaiting, verdant Spring 

Reviews

[Lorry]

I read this all the way through twice, because the first time I read it that rockin' Robin song started playing in my head, but I think it was the adult only version because it started pulsing and throbbing and I couldn't believe its cheek, so had to reread it to make sure you didn't say it and it's me that's going to the bad fire, you were only reading it! 😊

[Tom]

A most belated thanks to you Lorry!

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

I always enjoy poems about nature. This is very well penned. "Outer garments of men tightend fast," gave me a chuckle. Tyfs

[Tom]

Merci, merci mon ami, muchly appreciated!

[willweb]

This was absolutely beautiful. The imagery jumps off of the page. Though we don't have snow here as a rule, I find the thought of it combined with your amazing poem to be a beautiful thing.

[Tom]

Thank you for your visit and noteworthy review poet friend! 😎

[Einstein Noodle]

it's a comin' Tom! such a delight to hear the songbirds beginning to return .. tho your poem is of the hearty that refuse to flee .. we are hearing returning song birds here in AR .. a sound lesson to learn ... tested with fire show us for what we are and molds us into what we can be .. people with character .. long suffering .. frugal ... compassionate ... growing in Faith and Hope and then Love ... happy coming Spring sir! we made it eh!?
E.
ps. V1 L6 .. pretty sure you intended meager .. not "merger" ;)

[Tom]

Yep indeed Einstein, meager it is, well spotted kind Sir and so good to see you by my way, please do call again!! 🥂

[Chris Shaw]

Your snow bird is so like our little robin redbreasts in the UK who visit our garden, particularly in the winter months. We have one now who ventures very close to our back door. We always make a point of feeding them. The past winter has been harsh but there are signs of spring appearing. . Your beautiful stanzas Tom a reminder of what joy these little creatures can bring. So small but yet resilient as well. Thank you for the gift of your poetry.

[Tom]

Thank you Chris and indeed I'm here too with you in the Uk though across the pond in Northern Ireland and yes, ain't those little Robins delightful and adorable 🐦🐦🐦🐦

[Chris Shaw]

There I was thinking you were across the big wide divide and you are so much closer in Northern Ireland and you love robins too. Happy Sunday Tom.

[AYVID N]

Dear Tom,

I'm so delighted to read this new poem today!

The poet is inspired by the sweet yet tough and courageous Snow Bird. There she sits, precariously, on a shaky bough, singing merrily in the face of the chilling, white weather which makes the human hearts bleed. And herein lies a lesson, in the song of such a humble creature of nature. That true character is built upon sheer adversity.

I loved this poem for its beauty of rhyming verses, the words of fortitude and the breathtaking imagery of the Snowbird in Winter.

It's been quite some time since I read a new poem from you and I must say you have retained your touch and enriched your words. 🙋‍♀️💕

[Tom]

Thank you for your visit and insightful thoughts on my poem friend Divya!

[AYVID N]

You're welcome dear Tom.
Its so good to have you here and sharing your poetry. Keep sharing. 🙋‍♀️💕

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I always wonder how such a seemingly fragile spirit can survive in such cold...maybe how some of us survive our coldest times, through song.'
I can't wait for that verdant spring to arrive.

[Tom]

Thanks muchly Jacob, thoughtfully said my friend!

[Sami Khalil]

"O' snowbird, thou sapient song, lesson learned
I bow to thee, your creed not lost nor spurned"

[Sami Khalil]

"when land is frozen white, hearts bleed
reconcile, merger bread, nutritious mead"

[Sami Khalil]

Beautiful with an amazing message. You rhyme real well. It is amazing how they endure frigid temperature and survive harsh winters.
Thank you for sharing sir Tom.

[Tom]

And thank you for your visit and complimentary words my friend! 😎

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Tom.