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| Pileated Woodpecker |
What is that shrill coming from the trees
demanding my attention on a foul afternoon
a chisel like beak, tapping out a chant
what sort of wizardry can this be
sending out a brisk series of notes
I spin around in search of the magical sound
spying a bright red cap and wings of black
a white strip runs down your face and neck
tilting your head, you appear to be spellbound
drumming in a deep rapid rolling rhythm
a rare striking bird on a cold afternoon
channeling energy from the vast universe
pulsating beats in harmony with mother earth
rap, tapping a solo musician's wondrous tune
a standing ovation from an admirer below
clapping, that was quite the show
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| Clapping Hands Muse |
linking with earthweal
linking with The Sunday Muse
Author's note: I had an encounter
with a pileated woodpecker this week
I am honoring the visitation with this poem
Speaking of drumming it's
said that the drum solo on Tom Sawyer by Rush
was one of the best ever. RIP Neil...
enjoy - Thanks for visiting
I always love reading about your wild animal encounters. Wonderful to hear that song, wonderful to applaud it for the beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt is rare to have an encounters with this bird. Quite an amazing happening, it brought a smile to my face.
DeleteSo wonderful that it came to where you were.... !!!
ReplyDeleteYes, a bit magical.
DeleteYou are blessed to be chosen True! A woodpecker's tapping can be mesmerizing!
ReplyDeleteHank
Hi Hank, it was indeed mesmerizing, I marveled at how fast and rhythmic his drumming was. He knew I was standing below watching yet, he continued with his task, unwavering
DeleteThis was an adventure True captivating it was… 🙂✌🏼🕊❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend!
DeleteFascinating piece ndeed… 🙂✌🏼❤️🕊
ReplyDeleteA second comment, twice as nice! Thank you!
DeleteWhat a great visitation Truedessa, and you've channeled the beat like a set of exclamation points for us. Pay heed! Wonders are close.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brendan, I believe there is a message a new totem animal has entered my sphere.
DeleteNice one Trudessa. luv how the image prompt became the appreciation of the observer.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday
much💜love
Happy Sunday Gillena! I am appreciative of nature’s wonders, always
DeleteNice! Same woodpecker we get around here.
ReplyDeleteNeil always said that even though the song was overplayed, he didn't mind hearing it as it was such a difficult piece to play.
Thanks Aex! I read he created that drum solo to be difficult, one that only he could master.
DeleteThe woodpecker brought me to a place of humbleness as I played my own hoop drum, simple in construction but, the beat comes from the heart.
Love this honorarium of the woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra
DeleteLove the way you the woodpecker brings the life and energy into the winter landscape.
ReplyDeleteI agree a most amazing bird, the red head is striking against the darkness of the barren trees.
DeleteVisits from these majestic birds is always reason for applause.
ReplyDeleteI agree
DeleteYou did the woodpecker proud! What incredible birds they are.
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith
DeleteOh we often have visits from a pileated woodpecker...your poem captures their visits so well.
ReplyDeleteRare visits from nature's fold is always a blessing. This is lovely my friend!
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