Beauty in the Most Mundane: The Blackbirds and The Dove
Blackbirds gather on the pavement
As the scorching heat beats down
Some lurk in the shadows
Beneath the trees
Like it’s their personal haven
Others take a little bath
In remnants of last night’s rain
First they cock their heads horizontally
To drink before doing as they please
Here a splish and there a splash
Stormy midnight sky feathers
In front of vacant fields of green
Feasting upon abundant cricket delicacies
An overcast blue background just beyond
And I think to myself, what a wonderful treasure
It’s a spectacle to behold
Nature’s beauty most mundane
Who can ascertain?
Suddenly a lone dove swoops down
From somewhere else unknown
She scatters the blackbirds
But for only a moment
Soon they all refocus
On their various pleasures
While I struggle to find just the right words
Questions & Answers
Comments
AUTHORHi C E Clark,
I love the way their feathers reflect the light. i'm glad you notice it.I don't know much about their intelligence, but it doesn't surprise me that they are. I do know that they can be extremely loud! It seems that you and I are from the same general area and I can say that, at least in North Texas, they are plentiful everywhere. Well,all over the parts of Texas I've been too, too. I don't particularly recall them being around much when I was growing up in IL. Then again, I didn't have the same kind of appreciation for much of nature as I do now.
Grackles are plentiful everywhere it seems. One thing most people see, but rarely if ever take notice of, is how their feathers reflect a rainbow of color when the sun or light of any kind hits them just right. They're also very intelligent birds. I have learned to appreciate the grackles in spite of their mundaneness. :)
Well done, and I'm posting this poem to AH & FB.
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Thanks, Peggy. This reply feature right under your comment is new. Interesting.... Anyway, thanks for your comment. I hope that I was able to capture it. It has a calming effect on me to watch nature.
You expertly captured the nuances of blackbirds going about their daily routines. I love watching things in nature, whether it is a cloudy sky, rustling leaves on trees, the flit of a hummingbird, or blackbirds in parking lots. There is so much to admire. Thanks for capturing some of it in your poem.
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I agree, Flourish! This may sound weird, but I even like those grackle birds with all their loud noises. Thanks so much for your kind comment.
This nature poem is beautiful. Birds are some of my favorite creatures. I look at some animals and instantly see spirituality if there ever were any -- they are that majestic.
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It does my mood, my heart, my soul good when I appreciate the nature around me. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment, Chitrangada.
Beautiful expressions!
Nature has beauty in abundance. We must know how to appreciate it. I also love to watch birds, especially in the mornings.
Thanks for sharing this!
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Hi, Dana. Yes, they do have a way of doing that, don't they?
There's something peaceful about watching birds. They remind you somehow of the importance of taking pleasure in the moment.
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I have my moments, Manatita. LOL. Thanks so much.
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A budding poet. Excellent piece!
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Thank you, Gypsy. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
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Yay, AB! Glad to make you smile. You certainly make me smile, too, with your enthusiasm.
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I'm glad you think the words flow so well, David. Thank you so much for stopping by to read and to leave a nice comment.
Beautifully penned. Enjoyed this.
Beautiful Shannon.
This brought a smile to my face this morning. Beauty is all around us, even in the places we may not think to look.
A beautiful poem, thanks for sharing, the words just flow...
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Thanks, Pamela. Good to know so many people appreciate them.
I love the birds, and some black birds visit us as well This is a good poem about the way they appear to us.
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Hi Mary,
Seems like they're just about everywhere here. Especially in grocery store or fast food parking lots They like the food crumbs, I guess. Some think they're pests, but I like them. Except for maybe when they scream loudly in my ear. I've had that happen before. LOL. Glad you let htem visit your feeders, too.
We have a few black birds in the cottage and sometimes, they visit our feeders. I can relate to your observations of them.
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Thanks, Bill! I'm sure your farm is a wonderful place to be. You and Bev must surely feel at peace there.
These particular observations were through a window one day when I was working. I kept looking out to watch the birds. I did that often, but that day the birds were particularly animated. There was an over abundance of food and mud puddles. Apparently a blackbird celebration. ;)
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Haha. I know the feeling, Alexander. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment.
You would be welcomed on our farm. Why? Because you obviously appreciate the fine nuances of nature. Loved this.....your observations, delivered by your muse, are right on!
I speak two languages and do not always possess the right words. :)
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