Winter's Unsung Hero

This one's for you dad....Happy Heavenly Birthday!

His presence is very clear to see

delicately small in stature big in tenacity

You will find no chinks in his armour

as he puffs out his chest ready to protect

Not to be fooled by his cuteness or curious 

nature he will fight with no regrets

Warning off all others he sings a chirpy

melodic birdsong so pure for all to hear

 A force to behold there is no doubt

with his appearance you should not fear

Evening falls he is rarely heard hidden

amongst winters shimmers of hope

Keeping a watchful eye on loved ones

nearby he knows are struggling to cope

                 

Awakened from the darkest winters night

poised and ready for this day to begin

Fluffing his feathers his red breast on show

a new day is dawning you will hear him sing

Unaware of a presence awaiting outdoors

curtains open winter sun beams through

An unexpected visitor with a message

perched on your garden gate 'looking for you'

For they say that to see a Robin Red Breast

is magical and a sign from heaven above

Bringing with him a message of renewal and 

new beginnings wrapped up in daddy's love

Reviews

[barleygirl]

One of the best tributes I've read about a loved one that's passed on. I love how your poem is written as if he's alive . . . largely felt all around in one's world, despite being small in stature . . . and how you let this beloved person transform into a bird that can follow around those he left behind . . . nicely clever way to re-invent the "angel on my shoulder" cliche. I love the freshness of your expressions, the rarity of the things you value. Nothing predictable here! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Pete]

wonderful. really fluffed my feathers. i love anything to do with nature. you've brought a smooth smile to my frigid winter's day. a visitor like that is such a blessing. well done ... :)

[Yellow Butterfly]

They are aren't they.. :) Something extra extra special about these little birds for sure....they definitely lift my spirits whenever I see them.... :)

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for your father.
"Bringing with him a message of renewal and
new beginnings wrapped up in daddy's love"
The ending. Wonderful and kind. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Yellow Butterfly]

He too was a wonderful and kind human being.

Thank you for your kind words.
read moreHe too was a wonderful and kind human being.

Thank you for your kind words.

YB

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

An awesome tribute to your late dad that melts the hardest of hearts and eases the toughest of frowns. I like how you use this majestic bird as a sign and a message. May he lives in God's peace and mercy as you go on like a light in the world. Keep shinning. Excellent work.

[Yellow Butterfly]

He was and will always be my unsung hero..

Thank you for your kind words Sami :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thou art welcome...

[Sami Khalil]

"His presence is very clear to see
delicately small in stature big in tenacity"

[Yellow Butterfly]

Thank you Sami :)

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

"Awakened from the darkest winters night
poised and ready for this day to begin"

"Unaware of a presence awaiting outdoors
curtains open winter sun beams through"

Beautiful lines. The whole poem was nice but these lines stood out to me. tyfs

[Yellow Butterfly]

Thank you for taking time out to review my work.

YB

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

This is so very affecting... My father has passed on as well, my condolences and understanding to you. This is how we give renewed life to one's memory, well done!

[Yellow Butterfly]

Thank you for your sincere words Travis

YB