A Storm of Blue Jays

By Richard L. Provencher

Wed, 24 Nov 2021
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A Storm of Blue Jays

 

escaped ahead of the early

signs of an oncoming

hurricane style rain storm–

 

worst in this century an

announcer gasped.

 

Their heaving feathers must

move more rapidly

to warn other members

of their flock

 

and the storm continued

unabated in its desire

to swamp boats in

many harbours – spread

water across the land

in great supply and with

intensity undercut

highways & cut off bridges.

 

Eventually the storm arrived

subsided – water drained

sun illuminated and people

returned to damaged

homes

 

& not far away birds of

all descriptions sleep soundly.

 

 

Certificate PG
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Poetry - For All Reasons
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Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I thought of you when hearing about the terrible floods in Canada, I hope you and your family are ok? I know here, all the birds shelter in undergrowth near the ground when it's windy

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you for your concerns, DH. Yes this terrible storm did terrible damage in British Columbia all the way to Nova Scotia where I live. But not too bad for those communities on higher ground like our town. Some farmers lost everything with the depth of water drowning all their stock horses, cows, babies, etc. Sad. And now BC is facing three more rain storms in the next couple of days. 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I'm afraid I hadn't seen about that flooding. But that wasn't near you this time was it? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thankfully we only received about one foot of rain while some of the lower areas of NS floundered under 3-4 feet of rain in one day. Thank you for reading my work.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Di_Hard on

One foot sounds AWEFUL!  I did not know it was even possible to have four feet of rain. And coming up to Winter too. Hardship for wildlife as you say, and all the people and farm animals. Wild birds in your garden will be so very glad of your kindness feeding them, is one lot of suffering eased. Am very glad to hear you are OK

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you for your concerns. Sadly many farmers are out of business - however no lives lost from the weather. May God bless you and protect you and your family, DH.

Richard L. Provencher