When bog water steals her wings’ day-smell
Comes the night heron to roost on the marshy night.
I have often caught her lost in the dim orb of moon
Got a whiff in the wind of her fishy smell
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Nice poem depicting the heron's encounter with the poet. Enjoyed reading.
Nice poem depicting the heron's encounter with the poet. Enjoyed reading.
The winged wonder would at my slightest hint fly Leaving on my homebound way a trail The alarmed flight of a bird at our sight is beautifully described in these lines....! The feathered aerial travellers are always a joy to behold! Another enjoyable read! !
A beautiful sentiment of a wonderful sight, it was almost as if you traced the words from a picture. Although I've never seen Herons as attractive birds you gave this one a grace and majesty that I have never seen. Well done