Migration of the Swan

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 01 Nov 2012
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She tips her head upwards
towards the open sky...
the stirring sounds of nature
touching her very senses,
spreading her wings,
pure as Winter snow,

her eyes speak of her
struggle within...
knowing the distance
that perilous journey,
so savage and wild
will take hold of her,

I watch...tracing her flight,
as the tainted sky blackens,
her grace beyond compare,
on and on until she disappears,
like a candle flame extinguished
her presence there is no more.

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Comments

Submitted by Highhat on
Ah a lot of birds have been migrating this Autumn and also swans, geese, caribous, ducks, finches every kind. They go south to the warmth. Some stay behind and some do not survive the harsh winter. This was a lovely tribute to these majestic and beautiful white birds Jenny. Well done- ;)Pia

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Pia, I've been getting very inspired today and just had to write this one. And you're so right about some not surviving the harsh Winter. I'm so pleased you thought this was a tribute, because that leaves me with a glad feeling. Thankyou Pia for always being there as a support. Jenny.

 

Submitted by jolono on
This is lovely Jen. Really liked it and I too thought it was a tribute to the big winged white birds...

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Thankyou so much jolono. What great encouraging words, I do so appreciate. Thanks again. Jenny.

 

Submitted by moonphish on
this is beautiful Jenny....i especially liked the comparison between the swan disappearing and the candle flame - alvin

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
I too enjoyed this, Jenny. So many do accomplish wonderfully long journeys! regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi alvin, you know I agree with you about the swan disappearing and the flame going out, I think they're my favourite lines. Very much appreciate you reading and letting me know. Peace to you. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Rhiannon, you know you're right about some swans accomplishing the long journey and what adventures they must have, as well as the dangers. Thankyou so much for reading and Peace to you. Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Well thankyou so much for those wonderful words of encouragement Bear, I really do appreciate you letting me know. Glad you enjoyed. Peace to you. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
I have seen many birds migrating this winter...the last was a pair of swans (not sure what kind) looming out of the fog a few mornings ago, round seven o'clock. It was an eerie, but beautiful sight. Your poem, too is beautiful, and most certainly inspiring;-) Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Tina, it sounds like this poem was written especially for you. It must have been a wonderful sight to watch those swans looming out of the fog. Thankyou for reading and for your kind words, always appreciated. Jenny.

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

I never knew swans migrated. Lovely poem.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

thank you for taking me back to this poem, I'd forgotten writing about the swan. Now I read again, it feels like another time, another place.

I appreciate your feedback and reading.

Many thanks.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

A very relaxing poem, Jenny. Close your eyes and you are there, in a bouquet of flight, breathing in precious freedom within layers of sky. The last time my wife and I saw any was six on the shores of Green Bay within Northumberlain Strait, New Brunswick. Years before that we saw at least a dozen on the shores of Lake Ontario, on the eastern side of Toronto.  Such graceful phantoms of the sky.   

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's very kind of you to read this poem. You've taken me back to this piece, which I'd completely forgotten about. Your side of the world seems so amazing, with so much nature we only get to see in captivity. Swans are so graceful and are a great study for writing about, they're always a. delight to capture in poetry too, and I really appreciate you taking me back in time to this one.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley