Earth-songs, a Zéjel #poetry #dVerse

bird singing in trees

This morning, upon wakening
the day’s beginning welcoming
I sought a different song to sing.

I listened to the birds outside
whose joy it would be hard to hide
and wondered how I might abide
without such gentle carolling.

I listened to the cricket-song
which stayed with me the whole day long
and even once the day was gone
continued, faintly murmuring.

I heard the wind wail through the trees
(such rare and haunting melodies!)
and know that I’ve been blessed with these
earth-songs, all nature’s offering.


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Written for dVerse

Tonight, Grace hosts Meeting the Bar, where we are challenged to write a Zéjel, a Spanish poetic form dating from the 15th century. The bar opens at 3pm EST, join us and try it for yourself!

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  6. Nature does sing the sweetest tunes and paint the most vibrant images that artists come close to duplicating, but never exceeding. A beautiful post, Ingrid. It appears that you were carried through your day by good vibes, in and outside. 🥰

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  17. Beautiful write about the sounds of mother earth. I know what you mean about the crickets songs. We have background crickets in the house all the time. One gets use to the constant sound in the south, and I find them comforting also. Beautiful piece. Hugs and love, Joni

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  20. What a pleasurable song you endowed us with today. As I sit here writing this the birds are quietly sleeping. It’s 9:30 pm. But the crickets and frogs and many the many living creatures of the night sing to me melodiously.
    When morning comes and the birds come visiting I will recall your poem. And the song will replay once more.
    Thanks for sharing. Loved it.

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  33. May nature’s music never fall silent, Ingrid! Gorgeous and melodious poem with a meaningful message. <3

    I had never seen or heard this powerful Michael Jackson video. Deeply disturbing visuals. Sadly, probably even more applicable today than when it was written.

    Have a great week! <3

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  34. I don’t often appreciate form poetry that carries obvious rhyme, but you’ve crafted this so well – it rolls effortlessly off the tongue ~

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