Clean, Young Englishman (I.P.)

Cherry

By Silver Spun Sand

Sun, 07 Feb 2010
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16 comments
 

I was walking the dog
when I came across him –
suitably attired
for watching birds.
Plus-four breeches,
green, baize coat –
one of those chequered
Sherlock-Holmes’ hats;
binoculars in tow.

I smile, ‘Hello’. Ask,
‘Much happening today –
with our feathered friends,
I mean?” as his eyes
busily scan the horizon
and an overhanging
canopy of trees.
He doesn’t reply.

I leave him in peace...
lost in that haven
where treasure
is a thing with wings
for those who choose
to seek it in the skies
and not on a high-street
spotting the elusive
designer label
at a knock-down price.

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Comments

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
You have sketched a lively vignette, dear Tina and I can visualise the epitome of the English gentry, with plus-fours and a cocked shotgun only interested in birds of the feathered variety from your description. Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Thanks for reading, Luigi. Glad you enjoyed;-) I do actually love 'bird-watching' and...so does my other half, if you know what I mean;-) Have a pleasant Sunday, Luigi, and there you go - just spotted a long-tailed tit outside the window. Guess whose eyes are on stalks;-) Actually, we do have a large flock of them around here, and they all fly across the garden at about five second intervals. Quite a sight! Tina xxx

 

Submitted by shoe on
I think I would prefer you birdy friend to a label spotter anyday, nice genteel feel in this one,:~}

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Thank you, Shirley. I'm with you on that score;-) Tina

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Well, thank you Nathan. More than appreciated;-) Tina xox

 

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
'lost in that haven where treasure is a thing with wings for those who choose to seek it in the skies' - my favourite lines, Tina! I just wish I was like your birdwatcher instead of a potential poor student ;) Magic xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Magic - you have aspirations that will have you soaring the skies, believe me. A student, maybe, but poor...never. Tina;-)

 

Submitted by Tornado on
I agree, well done. A great turn at the end and so many treasures along the way.

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Tornado - thank you for your words. And with a name like yours, you should certainly know about twists and turns. Tina;-)

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new Silver-spun-sand Well done on the cherry! Yes I feel same as Luigi has said. And can imagine it all so vivid. Descriptions great. julie x

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Julie, I think congratulations are certainly in order here. A little bird tells me that you have an over-ripe cherry, just ripe for the picking. Thanks so very much for taking the trouble to read this and I am so glad it meant something to you. Tina;-)xx

 

Submitted by Cavalcader on
new Silver-spun-sand Thankyou so much but without all for the cherry! Tony Cook Editor it wouldn't have read so well grammatically and capitals.Just purr-fect now.As I asked for corrections. But at moment two on their can't get into mine.Oh! thankyou Ray's found words of song through your kind help."Powder your face with sun-shine! absolutely right "Dean Martin". If I need it. Had an Aunt yorkshire and hubby shoot pheasant,so I got lovely picture of your poem.Oh! Daughter gave me coat but not told friend,couldn't believe didn't like it.Gave her bit money so dicey to wear,before she said, but all ok.But had it on other day in wet got chill!chest.Bit like cat crying so dosed up. At first I called it "Pick-Up-A-Penguin" but then Ray said Add; P-P-P.LITTLE BIRDY AYE! MistTakenMagic got new jumper Penguins on.Um Um.I made one once.Insert orange sides of head.Do you remember Add: Brr snowflakes out. julie x (:-

Submitted by Beeme on
I really enjoyed, a lovely take on the IP. I especially liked the last stanza. :) Beeme xx

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Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Beeme, thank you so much. It was good of you to pop by and let me know you enjoyed this one. Much appreciated;-) Tina xx

 

Submitted by Firebird on
Beautiful , Tina x:) Really enjoyable x

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
So pleased you like this, Firebird and thanks for taking the trouble to let me know;-) Tina x