Bird
Red, Blue
Flying, Squawking, Landing
A flash of light
Parrot
Chronicles of Illusions
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. – Lao Tzu
Bird
Red, Blue
Flying, Squawking, Landing
A flash of light
Parrot
Yes!
I like.
They make me want to write.
So inspiring:
Cinquains
Hmmm, this wouldn’t possibly be my first…naw! ;-D
Go for it girl !!
Nice capture, both photo and in words.
Thank you for your lovely comment.
I love this… I’m partial to red-feathered birds as cardinals are very meaningful to me. The parrot in this pic is beautiful!
Thank you.
I was on holiday in Thredbo in Australia and every morning he would come to eat breakfast on the deck.
I also like this poetry form and you did it so well. I live with parrots all around so especially enjoyed your poem. I normally write free form poetry, but have enjoyed learning about other forms. These shorter forms force me to put everything succiently, which is a great exercise for life in general. But this is balanced by the Brazilian way of life, which is a moment by moment life style that I have come to appreciate after leaving corporate America. Your blog is multidimentional for sure. I look forward to learning more about you. Hugs, pat
I used to only write in free form – but I found that disciplining myself to follow a formula helped my writing. I enjoy the challenge of trying to master the rules – and then often break them. LOL
Hello Jo
I have tried one short form, the Tanka, and I found it a very interesting exercise. I haven’t tried any other form. Perhaps, I should give the Cinquain a try, soon. You have a very interesting site. I am cruising through it now. Thank you for dropping by My Ghost Anchor.
Cheers
Padmavani
I enjoyed your site. So glad you stopped by. Give the Cinquain a try – I love the form itself.
Dear Jo: Thoroughly enjoyed the cinquain! The colours stand out so brightly I can touch the birds! Had a budgie once, and a raven, plus an artic finch; not all at the same time! Love birds!
Thank you – so glad you liked it. I’ve got a cockatiel now, though have had budgies, and a magpie once.
I like to go to classic forms here and now. It does force discipline and it does help oil the gears so to speak. This poem and your chinquapin on water capture the movement of the subjects, make them alive.
Larry
Thank you Larry – for stopping by and for your lovely comment.
Lovely!
Thank you !!!
I don’t know about parrots – pretty as they are – they fly over and drop a bloody scqwark just at the moment all is quiet and peace reigns within – they chatter like women in a bus queue and squabble over their food.
They have beautiful chicks, tight little bundles of bird.
I don’t know about parrots JB, they make a mess around the pool – and my wife wants jewellery that bright.
You sound a bit like, well someone who has a problem with parrots Pete…they’re just pretty birds mate !!
“flash of light” . Surprise touch to the whole word set up.
Thank you – what a great thought !!!