Out on a limb
I'm a caregiver and an artist. I received high honors in creative writing, fine arts, and sculpture at Montserrat College of Art.
Out on a limb
Spring is in the air, it’s damp and cool.
A light breeze blows by with the smell of rain.
Branches rustle, and sway in the distance.
But what’s this I see? A large heavy bird nest, hung high on the thin limb of a tree.
It sways back and forth, as if dancing with the breeze.
The winds beat is beginning to pick up.
Clouds fill the once clear skies.
A storm begins to brew.
The dance becomes more and more intense, as it goes form a Waltz to the Tango.
My mind’s eye races with images of falling babies, and cracking eggs.
I watch with bated eyes, my heart pounding, a crash of thunder and I jump.
The rain begins to crash down with pounding force.
I retreat to my own nest.
A new day.
The sun shines.
All is quiet, but in the distance a small “chirp”, “chirp”, “chirp”.
I puff a sigh of relief, all is well.
Actual birds nest that inspired the poem.
© 2019 Jason Nicolosi
Comments
Jason Nicolosi (author) from AZ on September 26, 2019:
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on September 26, 2019:
This is a lovely description of nature. The story within the poem is interesting. I'm glad the birds in the nest were okay.
Jason Nicolosi (author) from AZ on September 26, 2019:
Thank you Charlie. I have more on the way!
Charlie Halliday from Scotland on September 26, 2019:
Really enjoyed this poem Jason
Jason Nicolosi (author) from AZ on September 26, 2019:
I really appreciate your feedback and complements. Thank You.
John Hansen from Queensland Australia on September 26, 2019:
I enjoyed this poem, Jason. Wonderfully descriptive and actually dramatic with the birds nest having to brave the storm. Well done.