Do You See the Tiny Birds Too? (a Tanka)





Do You See the Tiny Birds Too? (a Tanka)

There, in the middle
Of the shady sunburnt trees
I see tiny birds
Playfully fluttering from
Gossamer webs to dry twigs







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G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer. I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.

22 thoughts on “Do You See the Tiny Birds Too? (a Tanka)”

  3. Ivor, a refreshing post. I love both the photos and the thought-provoking tanka. 😄💕🐶💕🐥

    Several messages can be gleaned from the poem:

    All people matter, both the rich and powerful, and the average citizen.

    It is important to pay attention to details. A tiny bird in a bush or cells under a microscope are as worthy of attention as a flaming sunset.

    Everyone we meet can teach us something.

    Even whimsical, humorous, and fun poems may teach life lessons.

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    1. Thank you very much, Robbie … the Tanka was inspired by my fortuitous photos … the sun was shining through the bushy tree and I happened to be in the right spot at the right time … 😊🌏🌞🌳

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  6. I do see them! 🙂
    What a beautiful posting, Ivor…your sweet, vivid word-painting poem, filled with emotion…your fabulous photos…THAT song that always brings joy-tears, encouragement, and hope to me!
    Thank you, Ivor, for being one of those good friends who pull so many of us up with your words and poems! We appreciate you! 🙂
    (((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
    “Life may be hard to live some days, But you can count on your loved ones, When you think you can’t face the world outside, Good friends are there to pull you up…” 🙂

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    1. Oh gosh … I need new supply of tissues to be flown in, perhaps the Tiny Birds are doing that for me now … your lovely words have caressed my tender heartstrings … thank you very much for your continuing encouragement and kindness, Carolyn … 😍💞💕🐶📕📘💛🌏

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