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Two Poems

3/19/2016

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Hummingbird
  

Life in the fast lane!
This ruby-throated hummer
Hovers in mid-air
To probe one red blossom
And then another and another…
Quite a gas-guzzling way to fly!

 
What is Poetry?

Poetry is an athlete, a diva, a dancer.
She somersaults through daisied meadows
And climbs Mt. Denali’s peak with sure steps.
She echoes through valleys with sweet-soft song,
Performing pirouettes across moss-covered rocks
To cross babbling brooks that sing back to her.
Poetry is a courageous soul, a troublemaker, an imagineer.
She tickles sleeping bears with hunger
And stirs a hive of bees with sugary words.
She flies free and fierce and fast as an eagle,
Searching the panorama for new horizons,
Writing her words across blue skies and starlit nights
For all to see!
 
 
 


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Janie Fahey link
3/19/2016 03:54:20 am

I love this poem. Hummingbirds are a wonder! They flit so quickly through the air, stopping, moving here and there!

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Terierrol
3/19/2016 03:56:36 am

Love your poems. I also love feeding and watching those hummingbirds. Still way too cold here, northern NH, but soon!

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Molly Hogan link
3/19/2016 04:49:57 am

Both poems are great. Hummingbirds are always delightful and I smiled at the idea of them as "gas guzzlers!" Your poem personifying poetry is wonderful with fabulous word choice. Love the active nature of it!

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Diane Dougherty link
3/19/2016 05:02:34 am

Lynne, I know you love birds! Love the hummingbird poem--"what a gas guzzling way to fly"--what a great line.
Your poem about poetry reminds me of Marianne Moore's. This is what poetry is for you. Keep writing.

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Karen Szymusiak link
3/19/2016 05:31:49 am

Your poems are wonderful! I loved the hummingbird one today. My favorite little bird. We won't see them for a bit but I can't wait to see them out by back yard window. Thank you.

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Shelly
3/19/2016 06:48:15 am

Love these poems, Lynne! I love watching hummingbirds!!

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Adrienne
3/19/2016 07:17:20 am

Hummingbirds always bring joy to my heart. "Life in the fast lane" indeed.

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Rose
3/19/2016 08:57:53 am

Can't wait for the hummingbirds to return! Two great poems filled with craft. Good MT for students.

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Clare link
3/19/2016 10:51:13 am

How can you write two just different poems in the same day! I love hummingbirds and you captured them perfectly. This is an amazing mentor text for kids!!
I love how you personified poetry -- giving windows into poetry!
Lovely
Clare

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Jennifer Laffin link
3/19/2016 02:03:00 pm

Hummingbirds -- one of my favorite parts of summer! I love to hear their buzzing as they visit a honeysuckle vine. Once last summer, I spotted one actually SITTING on my metal archway on my patio. He sat for the longest time. I've never seen that before. Hope you see lots of lovely birds very soon.

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Barbara Suter
3/19/2016 02:56:00 pm

Lynn, Please contact me at [email protected] re: necklaces.

I love your "poetry is".....it's a great example of personification and an excellent mentor poem.

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Lori Sheroan link
3/19/2016 08:03:13 pm

A great pair of poems for a Saturday night! I loved your poetic metaphors; and who can resist a poem about hummingbirds!!

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Bev Baird
3/20/2016 09:09:45 am

Two such diverse poems - but both lovely.

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    Lynne loves to write in the early morning hours, especially in warm weather when she can sit outside on the patio.  After a walk with her three Welsh Corgis, her mind is cleared and her spirit is inspired by the choir of birds in nearby bushes and trrees. 

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