Ricochet

The bird in the tree Singing so beautifully! Does not sing for me And yet, as witness There’s no doubt I benefit And am doubly blessed By the notes that play In delightful ricochet I deflect your way!

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/16/2023 12:13:00 PM

Ahhh!! How nice to share the birdsong with someone close by. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thanks for sharing. Sara

John Oldham
Date: 4/17/2023 7:15:00 AM

Thank You, Sara!

Di11y Da11y

Date: 3/17/2023 6:34:00 AM

Just revisiting, I went on to use the word ricochet in a couple of my poems after reading this - it can be a beautiful word :)

John Oldham
Date: 3/17/2023 5:13:00 PM

This is one of my faves, Dilly. I really like the deflection imagery, and sentiment, that ricochet brings to it. It is a cool word!

Michelle Smith

Date: 2/18/2023 9:59:00 AM

That's neat, a haiku that rhymes too! :)

Randy Freie

Date: 2/12/2023 11:32:00 PM

Wonderful poem John. I always wished I could trade places with a bird for a day and enjoy the freedom of flight. Continue letting your pen sing.

John Oldham
Date: 2/13/2023 6:59:00 AM

Thanks, Randy! Don't we all! Have fun, John

Di11y Da11y

Date: 2/12/2023 1:39:00 AM

There's a poignancy to this that I feel but can't place. Lovely poem.

John Oldham
Date: 2/12/2023 7:23:00 AM

Thank You, Dilly! Glad you enjoyed it. Best, John