Sunday, March 16, 2014

Oh Red-winged Blackbird

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Oh Red-winged Blackbird I hear your call
into dreams you bring your hypnotic songs

opening wide gateways to possibilities
heralding energy new understanding

lifting my spirit I arise from my bed
enchantment between two worlds

following a spiritual path more aware
listening to druids haunting songs

visiting secret coves mystical worlds
discovering new depths within my soul

velvet black coat twilight in balance
bright red wings  heart full of passion

traveling night skies realm to realm
seeking  healing & new strength
 
awakening songs of renewed hope
inhaling deep breath of spring..

posted for Poets United
authors note: a beautiful Red-winged Blackbird
visited me in my dream and to honor my dream
I created this poem using some symbolism of the
blackbird..




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37 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 16, 2014

    Nice! He visited your dream to inspire you.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Thanks Alex and I did feel inspired..

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  2. Pat HattMarch 16, 2014

    A sure sign of spring and giving winter a fling, as you sail away between realms at your dream bay. A passionate heart is sure a good start

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      A harbinger of spring as I listened for his song
      my soul taking flight I wanted to sing-a-long..

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  3. MaryMarch 16, 2014

    How amazing to be visited by a red winged blackbird in your dream; and even more amazing is the poem that you created. I really like 'inhaling deep breath of spring.' I am waiting...smiles.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Mary, the dream was very vivid and I wanted to honor
      his presence and message in my dream. Thanks for
      you kind words.

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  4. Brian MillerMarch 16, 2014

    ah new hope and spring....i cant wait...maybe send your blackbird my way...the snow should be starting any time...ha...love that whole spiritual element there in the middle...it adds a mystical element to them...

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Hi Brian,

      A harbinger of spring I would gladly send him your way..just look for
      him in your next dream..smiling..

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  5. ClaudiaMarch 16, 2014

    nice... i like the druid songs there in the middle... and cool on the dream as well... spring started full force over here...it's just magical

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      thanks..I think they are a bit mystical and very eye catching..

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  6. GraceMarch 16, 2014

    How cool to to have that dream and to be inspired to write about it ~ Lovely couplets & I am looking forward to inhaling spring air once more ~

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Thanks Grace..I long to inhale spring's freshness..

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  7. Laurie KolpMarch 16, 2014

    How glorious to recognize birds with their--

    awakening songs of renewed hope
    inhaling deep breath of spring..

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Hi Laurie,

      I enjoy birds and the songs that they sing..

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  8. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 16, 2014

    How lovely, to dream of a red winged blackbird. What message does a red winged blackbird bring in a dream, I wonder? I love the line "enchantment between two worlds" very much.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Hi Sherry,

      A red-winged blackbird can bring many messages to us in a dream. I hope you are well..talk soon..

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  9. NatašekMarch 16, 2014

    such an interesting bird! " traveling night skies realm to realm
    seeking healing & new strength" and with it the rise of "spring".

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      I agree an interesting bird to see in a dream..I usually see hawks..

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  10. GabriellaMarch 16, 2014

    You made this dream feel as if it was real. I like how the bird led you to explore other facets of reality.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Thank you Gabriella..it felt like the bird was speaking directly to me..

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  11. Blue GrumpsterMarch 16, 2014

    A Red Winged blackbird.... well, what do you know? Never seen one before. I'd like to be red winged too. Let's fly.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      Blue, they are really pretty birds..I wish we could fly the sky..soaring would be such fun..

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    2. Blue GrumpsterMarch 22, 2014

      It sure would.

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  12. revelationsMarch 16, 2014

    the sign of spring.. and very much welcomed... loved the use of the red wing blackbird and the theme of hope... time to fly... :)

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    1. TruedessaMarch 16, 2014

      In some place the red-winged blackbird is a harbinger of spring instead of the robin..when I see one I know spring is coming soon.

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  13. scotthastiepoetMarch 16, 2014

    Well, I do envy you your dream - a visit of meaningful beauty "inhaling deep breath of spring.." With Best Wishes Scott

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  14. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 17, 2014

    A dream-inspired poem. So beautiful Truedessa!

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  15. ninotazizMarch 17, 2014

    Dear Truedessa,

    Your poem is an acute reminder why I love poetry and brings back the sense of calm to my fraught nerves.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 17, 2014

      So glad my words could bring comfort in such a difficult time. My thoughts are with you..

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  16. brudbergMarch 17, 2014

    AH. yes the blackbird... here in Sweden the blackbirds sing most beautiful.. it's a kind of thrush ... and we usually have many in our garden...

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  17. Gloria BakerMarch 17, 2014

    I love this poem and love the picture, what really lovely bird Truedessa!!

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    1. TruedessaMarch 18, 2014

      Thanks Gloria they are pretty birds with the color on their wings.

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  18. TALONMarch 18, 2014

    I love those birds. They're smart and saucy and I love their piercing call. We have a pair that come and eat at our feeders in the Spring and Summer though normally they are at the marshes or along the rivers here. I love how you honored your dream.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 18, 2014

      Hi Talon,

      Thanks for the nice comment I often see these birds in the spring through summer. The bright color of their wings captivate me.

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