April Morning Serenade

Inspired by the experience, I had to write about it

 

Early on an April morn, before the sun came up

I made a pot of coffee, and poured myself a cup

I’d barely sipped a sip or two when I did surely hear

A songbird singing sweetly, it’s voice so high and clear

Quietly, I sneaked outside, hoping I could see

That early morning soloist who sang so beautifully

Before the dawn as I looked on, across the road he sat

Upon the neighbor’s mailbox; can you imagine that?

An audience of one, perhaps, I listened to the song

A serenade of purest sound; not one note was wrong

Early on an April morn, before the sky grew light

God sent me down a singer to start my day out right

Author's Note

I wrote this in April of 2010, and now it's a year later. When I walked outside with my cup of coffee this early morning, there on the same mailbox was a bird singing its heart out. I wonder--could it be the same one?

Reviews

[Twilight]

First, I need an update. Was it the same one.? Anyway, I too; enjoy watching our local birds (including the ornithological kind). Their patterns of movement, behavioural differences between different species; and those who sing in their own unique ways. Occasionally, I have even witnessed them squabbling; jostling one another for food (from our wooden bird table). Your poem rhymes nicely too, and I hope that your morning routine continues to be as calm and pleasantly predictable; as depicted here. Thanks for sharing.!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. I couldn't tell if it was the same one. The song remained the same. (Thank you, Led Zep) I love watching most any kind of animals being themselves.

[john l smith]

whether it was or not, it is a really nice feeling poem
I relate to the birds and bees (of nature)
Very nicely done
Five more months!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. May we both be greeted by early morning songbirds in five months!

[Alfred Kukitz]

I'm 6 years late to this one Sam and you will have to excuse me from your sweet poem I hear the bird calling me.

Regards,
Al

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Al. Never too late.

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This is so well-written & the message really speaks to me. Great rhythm & rhyme, as well as nice word choices & vivid details. This describes my every morning & why I can't wait to get out of bed! *smile*

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. The early morning singers are in fine form today, also.

[barleygirl]

I was looking thru your older pieces to see if I missed any, but actually my memory is so feeble, I can't remember what I've read until I check to see if I reviewed it already. Why do I worry about such things & then I realized I just wanted to read this one again becuz of the title, which is fitting for these last fledgling days of April. This is a very enjoyable word portrait of the things I love about springtime here! (((HUGS)))

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you again, my friend.

[Dee]

Samuel,

I could clearly imagine that little one's song, after having been transported by your words to that place, and time. Thank you for the beautiful experience :)

Dee

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you, Dee. I'm very pleased to know you enjoyed it.

[Renée]

Oh Mr. DIckens !! It is a treat you captured the moment and let us all share in it !
Thank you !
I love moments like this ...its like a glimpse of what Eden would have been like.

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you, Renee. Yes, I imagine Eden is full of beautiful songbirds.

[J. J. Nightingale]

This is my kind of poetry .. I love my little blessed bird friends .. they comfort me often .. Hope you don't mind, here is one I wrote some time back ..



There is snow on the ground

I see the tracks of little feet

A sign that a few chose not to leave

And I smile for what you do ..

What sweeter comfort

Could you have sent ..

As the sunlight wanes

And the night draws near ..

J.

There was a pic of a little song bird attached ..

This is perfectly delightful Sam .. I love it .. Thank you .. .

Jasmine xx

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Jazz, and double-thanks for the poem. Little things like a small bird can often give us great pleasure.

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome Sam .. and Yes they surely do .. :)

[Judy Ponceby]

This is beautiful Sam. Nothing better for the soul than birdsong :) Today I was monitoring my bluebird boxes and heard a lovely song and it was a Rufous sided Towhee. Only the 2nd one I have ever seen. And I have pictures of it now too! :) Thanks for the lovely reminder of spring and the birds.

This is pure sheer beauty flowing with every word .. I love this .... Awesome work !!

[Dinesh Sairam]

That's some pleasant poetry there! Glad to befriend another nature poet. Keep writing.