OctPoWriMo 4/31 - October Beauty on the Telephone Wire

Her  silence rang as I walked through the door    

My startled breath left briefly before

I offered my apology as offering

“I’m so sorry I surprised you….”

She tilted her head, her eyes holding curiosity

The preface to her song melting my ears

motionless, listening I beheld

Maria Callas singing an opera just for me

Music glides up and down up and down and

Vibrato on the high notes… I pause and

Wait and listen Listen and wait

Until Time nudges me on the shoulder

“Time for tasks, tasks for your time.”

I smile at my friend, she or her family

Visit me for many Octobers

Broadcasting beauty from the telephone wire

Comments

[Jen]

What an interesting way to describe birdsong. I think after reading this, I'll probably be more aware of the birdsong in my life.....

[Marion]

This is beautiful! So in that moment of stepping out into nature.

[Notavalibleinstores]

Vibrato on the high notes - you are amazing.

[Mod Mom Beyond IndieDom]

This is beautiful! It's wonderful how you personalized the bird and her family visiting you each October. Lump in my throat beautiful...

[Susan L Daniels]

Oh, I loved the way you described the bird's song.

[Lena Corazon]

I love this comparison between bird song and Maria Callas (and, of course, the whole poem--so gentle, sweet, and calming). I love all things bird-related, especially with my peacock novel still in the works. Lovely job, my friend!