Mockingbird (Nature's glory)

Chaiku … a Chinese influenced Japanese form (see tutorial in Author's Note). Inspired by Cherrie Palmer's poem "Chilled Wine Warm Kiss" http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Cherrie_Palmer/399760/

Mockingbird

Come sing your songs

lively and free …

each one its own

atop your tree.

You mesmerize

with no repeats;

miracles of

warbling treats.

You mimic pure

voices of all …

birds, insects -- each

wilderness call.

The mockingbird,

God’s lovely gift

to entertain …

our spirits lift.

Rejoice sweet bird

in endless song,

thrilling one’s soul

the whole day long.

Richard W. Jenkins

©2018

Author's Note

"CHAIKU"
A Chaiku is Chinese rhythm in Japanese reserve.
Rhyming is permitted, but is not required.
A verse is 4 lines of 4-syllables each,
no limit to the number of verses.
Topic matter about anything.

Photography: Copyright credits to Ron Dudley.

Well-intended critique and helpful comments are always welcomed. : )

Reviews

[Aura]

The last stanza:
Rejoice sweet bird
in endless song,
thrilling one’s soul
the whole day long. Sounds so enchanting. Bird tweets are the most peaceful sounds of nature, hearing them in the morning when I just wake up makes me feel good, its a sign of spring and summer because in fall and winter we don't hear them.

[Richard🖌]

So beautifully spoken, Aura Dear,

Your poetic voice sings ever-so brightly unto my heart's grateful ears.

Bless you and hug you with warmest thanks galore! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Aura]

You are most welcome!

[J. J. Nightingale]

Wow.. Lovely pictures.. and soft and sweet verse..
My favorite subject... BIRDS ..
Thanks for lending a touch of JOY
to my morning......

Jazzy ♥

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Jasmine,
I thought this one might grace your lovely face with a happy smile!

read moreHi, Jasmine,
I thought this one might grace your lovely face with a happy smile!

For the "touch of JOY" you are most welcome, M'Lady, and I thank you warmly for yours! ⁓ Richard : )

[J. J. Nightingale]

................♥.....................

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

When your heart is full of such love and joy all you can do is sing songs of praise, releasing what’s felt inside which is the highest expression on of love🌹

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Lady Kelly! : )
How delightful to see you this morning and to receive your deeply meaningful words … how truly I agree with you, surprise-surprise … LOL!

Then, our Texas state bird, the Mockingbird, must, indeed, be filled to the brim with love.

Thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Lady-Poet🍂 ⁓ Richard

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Always a great honour to read your words 🌹

[Richard🖌]

Most humbly*

[lightsong]

Lovely so very very sweetly lovely, I felt the sheer grace of a heaven's gift, the theme alone, a mockingbird, is wondrous, and You've written it so wondrously, like a free happy spirit, I believe the simplicity of the form added even more magic to it, in each little wondrous detail, l didn't feel the mockingbird spirit only, but Yours dancing with pure delight and happiness, grateful for the beauty of everything around...

[Richard🖌]

Dear Gh,
To receive such enthralling words of praise and appreciation from one as skilled in the art of poetry as you are is, indeed, an honor and a pleasure that more than gratifies an olde bard's desire to share his humble efforts for other's enjoyment.
The Mockingbird is Texas' state bird, BTW.

Such a wonderful review from a lovely lady-poet … thank you ever-so warmly for making my day! ⁓ Richard : )

[lightsong]

then it's Your spirit and his join to fly over Texas sky... over and round all the state...

it was a lovely enthralling song I read and heard...

[Cherrie Palmer]

This is smooth and beautiful
...God's lovely gift....i loved it. Your poem gives your little bird life.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Cherrie,
Your beautiful words humble and gladden me ever-so graciously.
read moreThank you, Cherrie,
Your beautiful words humble and gladden me ever-so graciously.

Bless you with smiles! ⁓ Richard : )

[Najam Us Saher]

There is elegance in your style of writing. Your words not only create a lovely image but also it leaves one in awe.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Najam! : )
Humbly, with happiness I bow in gratitude for your appreciative praise.

How wonderfully sincere your words are, My Friend … namasté✨ ⁓ Richard

[Najam Us Saher]

Very generously you converse with me everytime, that makes me very happy.
Delighted to meet you and I am fortunate to read such lovely poems of yours. It is a pleasure to my heart and soul :)