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.

[Desert Dreamer]

a beautiful song is always a good way to start the day...those birds so often distract me with their joyous singing

[An owl on the moon]

I love your stories, Sam, but your poetry is wondrous as well. This is such a celebration of a new day.. beautiful and lifting! I love to walk here to a river each morning and night, and there's nothing more wonderful than walking to the the music of birdsong.

[just rose.]

I love when this happens, and this was rendered as evocatively as the birdsong that inspired it. :)

[Greg Skura]

You have captured a moment in time! Very vivid imagery created with your words, I could almost smell the coffee brewing. and hear the sipping, and the song bird singing, enjoyable read!

[Y.F.]

I've actually read this a few days ago just before I went to bed, and didn't have time to review it up until now - flows beautifully, with a near perfect rhyming scheme (see-beautifully is a bit of a stretch, but I can live with it.. ;)) and very good imagery. I wanted to write something longer and a bit more insightful, but lately I don't seem to have any spare time on my hands, and I didn't want to forget to comment on this very beautiful and appreciated piece.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

[Amy Bumpas]

This is really beautiful Sam. You captured such a
serene picture and set it off with brillant color.

[x]

I loved it. Loved the simplicity of it and who hasn't experienced this very same moment! There is such wonder in the simple things in life and you have so beautifully captured one here. Thank you indeedy.

[mcg03002]

The rhythm here is nice. I struggled with "That early morning soloist who sang so beautifully" on the first read-through. I felt like a dumbass when I realized I had to pronounce it as I normally would, "beautiflee." I like your poem...but I LOVE your stories.

[Tina Kline]

This is very very beautiful, and so positive! What a wonderful experience. This really is a 'feel good' poem.