Oh look the swifts are here again.
They swoop so low and soar so high
I think there may be more than ten -
oh look the swifts are here again.
We know it's summer round here when
our favourite bird comes gliding by
Oh look the swifts are here! Again
they sweep so low and soar so high!
A triolet for Totally Optional Prompts. It reflects my conversation when looking out of our window at this time of year!
Reading this gives a great sense of optimism.
ReplyDeletepoetry in motion.... lovely!
ReplyDeletei lovely this poem lots, i like how it brightly flows. like swifts. i love them, they are here too, one of my favourite parts of the year is when i realise that they have come back, that day when i first hear or see them. bliss.
ReplyDeleteAn intensely joyful poem, that.
ReplyDeleteswifting birds..:D
ReplyDeleteI like!
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nice
ReplyDeleteI saw them in flight
This is great Crafty! Who said you can't write structure?
ReplyDeleteThere are swifts around my work as well.
We have them here too though most often they are called swallows. Delightful poem describing their behavior - love watching them glide by.
ReplyDeletestan - I always feel optimistic when i see swifts.
ReplyDeleteMagiceye, gautami, scot - thanks
Na - glad that you love the swifts too
anthony - they're joyful birds!
Brian - its not that I can't write formal verse, more that I don't often do it! I'm lazy about it too.
Janice - swallows are different birds, well they are over here anyway...
I want to see them. But I don't think they visit New England.
ReplyDeleteReally nice -- I love the motion and energy... ;)
ReplyDeleteoh my you have a lovely site.
ReplyDeletei just wanted to thank you for taking the time to stop by and offer your words of comfort at the passing of Archi Ann. it was very thoughtful of you and I appreciated it.
Just love bird images. This one had me flying with the swifts.
ReplyDeleteAwesome poem
ReplyDeleteVery clever wording on the Triolet. Love it! Love the Green Blog too - it's mint-green cool! I'll visit often to refresh my spirit! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePeace, Light and Love, CordieB.
There is such a lovely sense of excitement and energy in this one!
ReplyDeleteGemma
The content sings, as does the Triolet, which can be a wonderful form for just the right content. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe repetition makes it seems like more and more swifts are flying by! Love it!
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