A bird I know not
and have never heard before
so near yet far away
with mournful cry
he fills the air
with his sad voice
yet find him I can not.
He haunts my sleep
disturbs my dreams
awakens feelings
of things lost
and just beyond recall
or hoped for and forgot
pulling at heartstrings
with melodies of wordless longing
Your poem makes me wonder what bird you are thinking of. But that is just it, isn't it? It makes the reader think of his own? Me, I think of the Hermit Thrush.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find him so you can get some rest.
ReplyDeleteI like the poem and the mood that is evokes - the photos are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDid you read "To Kill a Mockingbird"? That's another bird with a symbolic meaning. There are birds in Australia which make very strange sounds. Beautiful poem, Arija!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem yet so sad.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure his song would sound chirpier if you could see the singer. Lets hope he reveals himself!
I always enjoy your photography and poetry.
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A very lovely and touching poem, I hope you will find him or hear him sing! Have a great weekend, Arija.
ReplyDeleteThat bird visits my place, too. He sits on a craggy branch and sings in the morning hours.
ReplyDeleteYour words and poetry are exquisite.
Beautiful poem.. I spent months trying to get a glimps of a bird that was singing in the field behind my back garden... It turned out to be a Wood Warbler... I did not expect that at all..
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Haunting and beautiful, Arija. Love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures to match the beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, winsome words Arija.
ReplyDeleteBrillian Photography, Arija. I love the mood the poem evokes - it makes me think of the Grey-headed shrike, also known as the Ghost bird here in South Africa. It's call is haunting, a repetitive and drawn-out whistle: whooooooooooooo. Please let us know if you spot your elusive bird. (((Hugs))) Jo
ReplyDeleteLike mick, I love the poem and the mood the words evoke and your photos, they're gorgeous as always!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day!
Sylvia
Oh wow... these words read of distress and I hope all goes well in finding what is lost...
ReplyDeleteHugs
Beautiful photos and beautiful poems.
ReplyDeleteVery melancholy and haunting. A poem that questions and searches.
ReplyDeleteNice Poems! You have quite and interesting articles.pretty flowers and views makes me feel comfortable and relaxed. take care! god bless you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely scenery and the poem is nice. Have a nice Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWho is this bird that haunts you so? I think I'd really like to know.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo & the words!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear friend.
ReplyDeleteLove Renee xoxo
What a sad longing Arija. You must have missed your nativeland.
ReplyDeleteWould like you to know how truly delighted I am to find your "garden delights" that lives up to its name.
Will you do me an honour? Please?
The birds of longing often find the most unusual timing to awaken us don't they :)
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