The Making of a Murmuration

The Making of a Murmuration

At precisely

the same time

three

thousand

tiny heartbeats

began

to flutter here

and there ..

Six thousand

sky hungry

wings

also began

to dance as one ..

Across

the compelling

turquoise skies

and in all

directions too ..

Each smiling high

above and then

down upon our

very own

secret orchard ..

Surely seen

by other mortal

eyes somewhere

and likewise,

each murmurized ..

Oh’ yes indeed,

as were, my very own ..

 

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I imagined starlings here in all their glory making patterns in the sky. It is always a source of wonderment and fascination. A feeling of freedom and joyfulness, given to the observer. How do they do that? I was drawn to the title and the blue sky imagery of the phenomenon that is a murmuration, yet this poem has far more depth to it, with an air of mystery and intrigue. The imagery is awe inspiring. A beautiful piece of poetry.



Chris

[Neville]

Thank you our Chris .. Very muchly appreciated.

Neville

[Lorry]

When watching this majestic site Nev, I often wonder which is the choreographer and if they have their own TV show, with interviews of Dave the starling, telling the audience at home that he's only doing it because his nan died and she was his biggest fan.
I bet the Simon Cowell starling is still a twat though 😊
Nicely captured my good man.

[Neville]

Then that'll do nicely good sir .. Cheers. Neville 😎🐧👍x

[willweb]

Ah yes, our winged friends. Always a performance with a captivated audience I believe. The fields near my I live are home to some of the most wonderful avian ballets ever seen and thankfully, I am the one seeing them. Nice one my friend.

[Neville]

Glad to hear it Will and thank you tremendously my friend .. Neville

[Ken Simm.]

As a lover of birds I always personify them . I can't help it. So the starling is like something out of Dickens. The dodger perhaps. That is when seen alone but they do show two extraordinary flashes of pure beauty. Their plumage which depending on the light is often irridescent and the mumuration which os several thouseand creating a whole.
This is a perfect connection with that last and just as beautiful. Especially since they were your own.

[Neville]

thanks for taking a peek Ken and for seemingly seeing it my way :)