May Sky Melody

By Rhiannonw

Wed, 30 May 2018
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Burbling song
resounds around the dome
bubbling, erupting exultantly
two little lungs breathe in, pour out
in synchronous duet
bursting, echoing
over the scene below –
tiny source elusive,
suddenly descends.

 

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Submitted by Parson Thru on

Skylarks, Rhiannon?

A lovely sound.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes! or actually one there (can sing a duet with itself, different note from each lung). Thank you, I forgot I hadn't said it was about skylarks! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This is beautiful! So fluid, the way the song pulses and the heart pumps to keep the wings moving quickly. Also, couldn't think how you make it clear that the last line is about coming back to earth, and wonder if it is the D's, which have a heavy sound. Am not sure I've ever heard a skylark but would recognise the song from your poem if I do

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Di. That thought about the last line is very interesting.

I would be surprised if you hadn't heard a skylark. It's a surrounding sound but coming from high up, but the little bird is difficult to spot at its height. I expect there are recordings on the RSPB site. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I love the expression; burbling sound. Your descriptions always capture so well what you are experiencing Rhiannon. I never realized a bird could have two sets of lungs! How amazing, now I've learned something new through your poem.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jenny. Lovely compliment.

But it hasn't got 2 sets of lungs, just 2 lungs (like us!), but the membranes that vibrate are at the top of the tube going to each lung, rather than one voice box as we have, apparently, so some birds can produce a different note from each lung, so that it 'duets' with itself! Rhiannon