Charmed Chaos
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Watching the world from my window
I watch the world from my window and despite
All the news today ~ more people dying
The whole world crying
Signs of spring are everywhere
Every morning the thrashers come pecking
At the block of peanut suet to feed
Their fledglings in tow
With tiny gaping mouths they wait
In earnest for their treat
Ruffling their feathers as they eat
The radish seeds are coming up
It’s only been a short week
The rains have been a blessing
For everything in the garden
Is blossoming and brilliant green
In early dawn hours, a dove crashed into the window
Trying to escape the talons of a Cooper’s hawk
Leaving wispy feathers stuck on paned glass
But there was no escape, no where to go
I understand the bird’s plight
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
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Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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“Signs of spring everywhere….” it clashes with the dark notes in such magnificent symphony … I’m thinking this whole thing is like a song… prelude to crescendo…
Yes we are prey,
and we pray for release..
I so get this one, and in a weird way, it feels good that strangers across this hurting earth can get comfort from each other.
Stay well and safe my dear friend, we are not alone🌻
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Thank you so much. I hope you do the same. 🌹
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Wow, Linda! How subtlety you wove the tragic into the idyllic, making this a pastoral drama. My new favorite of yours.
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Thank you so much Susan.
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kaykuala
But there was no escape, no where to go
I understand the bird’s plight
A fitting close to what the citizens of the world feel, Linda – there’s nowhere to go!
Hank
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Thank you Hank.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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What’s the line from the I Ching? “To and fro goes the Way” — the encirclement is complete here and show that beauty and grief are rapt in the same moments. It’s why silver linings can never be gold ones. Well done & thanks for sharing at earthweal – Brendan
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Thank you Brendan for your thoughts.
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Sounds more like Tao Te Ching, I think.
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This is so hard-hitting and evocative, Linda!💝 I love the juxtaposition of images here especially the closing statement .. which speaks of a tragic reality.
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Thank you Sanaa! ❤️
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Indeed, society is a mess at the moment, but the world (and all its creatures) remains the world.
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Yes.
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YES!
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Thank you.
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Great poem Love how nature always shows its beauty but also reflect the tragedy of life Great last lines
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Thank you.
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You eloquently took us from ecstasy to tragedy. A beautiful write.
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Thank you so much.
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Oh, the contrasts! And both are real and true.
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Thank you Rosemary.
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A perfect poem for imperfect times. But we must accept both realities – Spring and death.
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Yes, we must.
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Jinx! I also wrote about watching the world from a window, Linda, but for another prompt. It seems that’s all we can do at the moment. We are fortunate to have so much to see. I enjoyed your description of the birds pecking at the peanut suet. We have similar things in our garden. I’m hoping to plant some salad and veg seeds soon, can can’t wait for some homegrown radishes. Great final line!
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Thank you so much Kim.
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