O-ka-lee

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 I know spring has arrived when I hear the tumbling tune of the Red-winged blackbird.  It starts abruptly with one note then turns into a musical trill.  His song amplifies as I approach the lakeside.  My mind wanders, searching for his noticeable markings of red and yellow on his shiny black wings.  There he is perched high on top of a cattail. Swaying in spring's afternoon breeze. 

His striking presence lets it be known that this territory is carefully watched. His natural instinct to impress a mate nearby.  I smile, spring has arrived in bountiful song. Courtship flutters in the warming sun.

o-ka-lee he sings
serenading his lover
promises of spring

linking with dVerse
Haibun Monday - Birdsongs
hosted by Frank

 

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..