Pouring out of fading twilight fireflies are by night my bedroom light
To awake in morning light to serenading birds alight
Hummingbirds pass through my room, wings dispelling night's gloom
At an early hour, in the shower they perch on my towel in costume of plume
Watching me dress they sit upon my windowsill, quiet and still, awaiting a caress
In chorus all day they chirp and pray, home and land to bless
A kaleidoscope of colors, in sunny weather rainbows of feather on display
Showers of butterfly confetti form a winged jetty and in waves of the breeze play
In morning haze, golden sprays of wild orchids blooming on trees and rocks
Where grow ever so slow moving purple shadows as time's only clocks
A symphony of frogs, dancers of the bogs, become drums and a snare
They're accompanied by crickets in the thickets filling the jasmine perfumed night air
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I absolutely love how the walls just seem to melt away in this poem! The imagery of hummingbirds perching in the shower and of fireflies serving as a bedroom light is so whimsical and intimate. It transforms the idea of a "home" into a living, breathing sanctuary where the "shuddering" of the outside world finally goes quiet. It’s such a beautiful, sun-drenched vision of peace. 🕊️🙏
Thank you Cryptic for your review and kind words of support. As whimsical as it seems this poem was inspired by the actual and this fantasy is my literal home, where I actually put my hand on a bird while reaching for my towel, undisturbed it simply flew to the window to watch me dress, fireflies light my cabin bedroom at night and through the cracks I listen to the crickets and frogs sing. Birds do fly through and awaken me in the morning. When young I read On Walden Pond by Thoreau and hear I have found even better.
I LOVE POEMS ABOUT NATURE, ESPECIALLY THE BIRDS. THIS PIECE IS EXQUSITE. ALWAYS LOVE YOUR WORK. THANKS FOR SHARING SB!
Thank you Katie your warm words are most appreciated and literally this is my home
Good write SB.
Thanks so much Orchi I appreciate your review and kind words
I've never a kind word for KP though! heehee. Well, it keeps her down a peg or two - or ten pegs! In case she gets too big for her boots. lol.
Don't start now with kind words to her the shock might be fatal
Soren, this is gentle, immersive, and deeply restorative. Nature isn’t scenery here…it’s companion, witness, and blessing all at once. The consistency of tone is what makes it linger. Beautiful work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
A very deep thanks my friend for such a poetic and beautiful review. Your words fit very well the feelings that I have about nature all around me. This write is all based on true incidents that I live with. I appreciate so much your review and understanding.
You are most welcome, my friend.
Wishing you a Wonderful Christmas
So good to hear from you my friend hoping that all is well with you and that you have the best of holidays
Thank you
This feels like stepping into a living landscape. The imagery is vivid and abundant, and the closing lines with sound and scent bring it full circle.
Thank yoo Thomas for your review and most kind words they are appreciated most deeply
A fine Poem to Read in these Winter days when The bloom of Nature and Creatures are asleep.
Thanks indeed Kevin. Yes for many years I sat on the other side of that equator now finally in a warmer clime. I don't even miss a white Christmas. Appreciate the read.
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