Egret

EGRET

 

No darkness punctuated the blue sky

Reflected in the shimmer of the lake;

The breeze that rummaged brought a ruffled sigh,

A symphony without a pause or break

 

Beside the shore, on single golden foot

I saw an egret standing there at ease,

Who seemed, with tranquil mind and heart to put

His thoughts in meditation, love and peace

 

With shut eyelids and shuttered wings at side,

He seemed to hover with the lilting breeze;

And with the air that pruned and purified

He shook away his doubts, and old worries

 

With knowing glance, he met my watching eye

And spread his wings to hug the evening sky

 

Author's Note

Picture courtesy: http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/little-egret

Reviews

[Dane Osborne]

A very intelligent and perfectly written poem. I think I can understand the theme of finding peace through making your mind one with the flow of nature, like the egret. The diction and poetic flow was impeccable which is characteristic of your work. Well done 100/100

[Epipsychologist]

Egrets have no regrets.
Nice, peaceful poem.

[Tom]

The egret has no regret !

Such a noble and majestic bird that typifies the serenity of nature and this edifying poem is a superb tribute its beauty !

[Rita L. Sev]

I am fascinated by egrets; they are so beautiful. You have painted such a gorgeous portrait with your words, Abdul.

[Abdul Aziz]

Thank you very much Rita :) Always glad to have you by

[Relic]

Beautifully done. I could see the image before me very easily. I like the suggestions you infer: Who seemed, with tranquil mind and heart to put His thoughts in meditation, love and peace. I'm glad I ran into you tonight. Great stuff.

[Abdul Aziz]

Thank you very much!

[Relic]

You're quite welcome.

[Gleb Zavlanov]

You have painted a marvelous picture with your words. Egrets are amazing beings, calm and tranquil, and I shall always remember your stunning words every time I shall be by a lake, and with luck find one of these fascinating, graceful creatures. Amazing job!

[Abdul Aziz]

Ah, thank you very much Gleb! I'm humbled that you found it fit to add to your library :) I love writing sonnets. I usually write in tetrameter, but the extra two syllables in a sonnet add a world of difference!

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Sonnets are one of the greatest poems to express your ideas and emotions with. Pen on!

[icelandicblue]

I found your poem to be incredibly peaceful and Zen like. You've created a snapshot of a perfect moment in nature and of a mind at peace.

[Abdul Aziz]

Thank you very much :)