(30.04.1984 / South East, London)

poet nicola burkett
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Blackbird

As it perches upon a single branch
It forms an elegant poise

Smooth black velvet skin
A beak as yellow as the sun

Still and content in life and song
It remains its elegant poise

Submitted: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Edited: Monday, November 22, 2010

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