a charm of goldfinches
settle on the teasels
making them sway
delicate metronomes
of gold, jet and ruby
illuminates the
scrappy winter garden
alighting in sequence
like beads on the string
of a short day’s sunlight.
between hedges a wren
flits like a skimming stone
low and quiet
and all the world
is whispering.
Very beautiful... such a pastoral feel with its rustic tones and chirpy lines. Thanks for sharing.
Just found this one, Ann. Liked these lines particularly: "like beads on the string / of a short day's sunlight."
Philipos
Sun 2nd Jan 2011 22:35
thought it read beautifully with or without any changes - charming from the piccy and the title down
Took one of your suggestions! Ta! ;-)
Very charming poem, Ann. If you don't mind a few suggestions:
3rd line - and set them swaying.
illuminate rather than illuminating.
skims like a stone.
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<Deleted User> (8943)
Thu 6th Jan 2011 13:13
Absolutely "charm"ing Ann, exactly what's needed on a dull winter's day, brought a smile to my face - thanks. x