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Black Phoebe Among the Pigeons

Free verse poem about female black phoebe

37 total reviews 
Comment from nancyjam
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I enjoyed your charming free verse for the contest. I love how this sweet little bird sits quietly with the pigeons waiting for romance to come to her.I can picture the damp morning after the rain with the blossoms all around.
A lovely entry. Good luck.
Nancy

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your compliment-filled review.
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Crystie,
This is a fun free verse from the birds point of view about her past time in Mexico and the coming mating season. I like the personification, metaphor and internal rhyme used through the poem.
It gives strong images even without the artwork.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have rest of the great day.
Joan

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your detailed review.
reply by dragonpoet on 02-Apr-2025
    No problem, Crystie.
    Joan
Comment from Janet Foor
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Sweet. A lovely poem to usher in Spring. We are bird watchers and your poem was a delightful one as I sit on my back porch and watch the wrens, robins, cardinals, bluebirds and yes, the pigeons. I will now be looking for black phoebes.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your kind review, from one bird enthusiast to another.
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very well written free verse poem about the Black Phoebe. You used great descriptive words and very lovely imagery of the Black Phoebe. I love to read about birds. Best wishes in the contest my friend. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your super review today.
reply by Teri7 on 01-Apr-2025
    You are so welcome! love and blessings, Teri
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Awwwwwwww!!! What a sweet free verse, and THIS is what is meant when we say poetry should be evocative. Not only did this wonderful poem paint delightful pictures in my mind, I could 'hear' the cooing of the pigeons, 'feel' the spirit of the adorable "Carmen" bird.

Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your enthusiastic and generous review!
reply by Dawn Munro on 01-Apr-2025
    You are very welcome -- a pleasure.
Comment from Sarah Probe S.
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magnificent poem about nature, this is the perfect topic for this spring season. the abundance of delightful details has left me very enchanted. many thanks

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for taking the time to read and review.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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One of the best things about FS is how much there is to learn about subjects I'd otherwise NEVER be privy to - like a bird called a Black Phoebe! Thank you for the enlightenment in the form of a delightful free-verse poem. I absolutely loved this part:

but is poised-like hope-among

the portly pigeon matrons.

Best of luck to you in the contest!! xoxo

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for writing a personalized review!
Comment from gramalot8
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I love listening to the different bird sounds. Your poem brings the sight and sounds of these different ones to life for your readers.
Thanks for sharing this with us and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Neonewman
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This was a brilliantly written free-verse poem, my friend. I have to say, I had never heard of a black phoebe before. I enjoyed the line that spoke of the bird missing his warm winter home.
Great work.
God bless,
Steve

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your kind review.
reply by Neonewman on 01-Apr-2025
    My pleasure, Crystie.
Comment from patcelaw
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This is beautifully written about this lovely bird and I know you must enjoy it. I don't know that I have ever seen one or would know what it looked like if I saw it. May you have a wonderful day and may God bless your writing. Patricia.

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2025
    Thank you for your super review and well wishes.