Springwatch!

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 25 Jun 2016
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12 comments
 

Clutch of eggs crack open, hatch,
parents rush and dash to catch
insects, spiders, bugs for food
for their gaping, growing brood.

Little nestlings getting fatter:
feathered wings soon all a-flutter,
soon they’re perching on the edge,
ready to let go and fledge.

Fledglings, venture out, and fly,
wave your wings to say, ‘Goodbye’,
no more waiting to be fed –
start to feed yourselves instead!

[IP: 'Goodbye']

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Comments

Submitted by airyfairy on

It's what I'm always telling my fledglings!  Enjoyed this, Rhiannon - made me think of watching the nest in one of the trees in my garden.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed, as I did in writing! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

I know how you feel Airyfairy, they fledge, come back, raid the cupboards, refledge...etc.  The difference between birds and humans.  Sweet piece Rhiannon.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Helen, and yes, I was aware of the hint of human metaphor and application while writing, aswell as seeing something of the avian drama, both sweet and sad, on this year's 'Springwatch'! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by MarciaMarcia on

I love this.......thank you.   MarciaMarcia

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So pleased! Thank you for telling me, regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A sweet and apt interpretation  the I.P., Rhiannon.
When I saw the prompt I thought that it was inspired by the recent EU referendum result and, being the cynic that I am, jumped to the conclusion that many would develop that theme.
I am glad that I was proved wrong.

Luigi x
 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Luigi. I felt it was good to look at something enjoyable and different at present, and let problems be digested awhile! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Lovely little poem, and reminder of our bird friends. I have watched birds nesting just outside my window, but think they must have fledged while I was gone.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Jean, thanks, glad you enjoyed this bit of fun. I was wondering how long you'd been away, and when you'd be back. Hope you had a happy time and good journeys. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

you've written about one of my favourite creatures, birds are everywhere in our garden and it always gives me pleasure to watch them feeding their young.

I really enjoyed reading this poem.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jenny. Glad you enjoyed. The IP that week of 'goodbye' made me think of the fledglings exercising their wings, a bit nervous to leave, but then 'waving goodbye' with their wings as they fly off !! Rhiannon