I Wandered Lonely As a Pigeon
" I wandered lonely as a cloud "
~William Wordsworth ~
I wandered lonely as a pigeon, flying
Over towns, farms, lakes and trees.
With my wings outstretched, there's no denying
That I'm surfing on the breeze.
In this vast sky there's not a cloud to be seen.
Above me, ocean blue, beneath a luscious green.
I swoop down fast for I have noted
A generous scattering of seeds
From the hands of bird lovers devoted,
This will more than satisfy my needs!
I feast 'til I am full and round
And rest a while on the ground.
The early mist, the horizons haze
Puddles leave evidence of last night's rain.
Pastures sheep and cows do graze
Contented. Nearly time to fly again.
But first I take a drop or two
Revitalising morning dew.
After a splash my wings are spread.
Where to next? I ponder.
What more to admire overhead!
The endless sky I wander.
The clasped rings remind me to return home
Until I next explore lands free and alone.
Copyright © Natasha L Scragg | Year Posted 2022
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