Such Surprising Things (IP)

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 24 Jun 2013
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10 comments
 

It is a suprising thing
that birds can sing
so well.
It is a surprising fact
to tell
that they have tracked
their way around our sphere
– their brains do not appear
sufficient size
to organise
things so useful
and so beautiful.

It is a surprising thought
to realise
that so many are taught
that a chemical roulette
could evolve
to solve
such musical
and navigational
feats.

Certificate U
Poem
Grand Designs
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Bee on
Another lovely poem about creation - nicely put. this piece has a happy light mood, and I think the rhymes work really well, too. Bee
Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Bee. Glad you liked it and felt it worked. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
This is such a nice light poem, I could almost feel the fluttering of wings as I read it! Great IP Rhiannon. Linda

Linda

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Linda, glad it reads lightly and well. Good to hear from you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Hello Rhiannon, I marvel at your poetry. You just seem to be getting better and better. I loved this one and your other earlier I.P. Moya
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Oh, Moya, thank you for such a nice comment. You are an avid and thoughtful reader. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on
Nicely put, Rhiannon. I find it surprising, too. What a fragile but at the same time incredibly durable thing this complex thing called life is. Much enjoyed. Thank you.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thanks for letting me know! regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Another lovely informative poem. I appreciate the sounds of the dawn chorus more now that I have been reading about birds from your poetry. It really is remarkable how they have a pecking order or song making, and the sounds are so intricate.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jean. Good to hear that. There is so much to surprise us in this intricacy when we stop to think, and praise. Rhiannon