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Harbingers of Spring

by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed

Friday, March 16, 2012


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“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station,

Through which God speaks to us,

If we will only tune in.”

 

George Washington Carver

 

 

It was a lovely March morning in our backyard

When my canines and I, all paused in our tracks

We heard loud, distant, trumpeting, from the skies

Something was coming, and it was coming very fast

 

We would not have to wait very long at all now

A huge flock of birds, was now heading our way

I grabbed my binoculars and scanned the heavens

By Nature, we had been graciously blessed this day

 

They were soon soaring right overhead, riding the thermals

With their distinctly large wingspans, and very exuberant calls

The second migrating flock of the magnificent Sand Hill Cranes

Both canine and human now stood transfixed, marveling at them all

 

It had only been yesterday, when the first huge flock had flown over

I have always been grateful that their migratory route passes our way

What a glorious, magical experience, for both my canines and myself

What a heavenly way for Nature to Trumpet in Spring’s Glorious Days

 

Besides these magnificent migrating Cranes

Pelicans, Killdeer, Meadowlarks, and Loons

Are all now, already winging their way northward

The heavens and marshes are alive with their tunes

 

Prairie Chickens and Grouse are starting to dance

Wild Turkeys are now gobbling so very joyously

Tiny Owlets are being born, Ospreys are fishing

Spring has once again returned, so magnificently

 

I believe the Creator has always spoken to us

Through His many glorious animals and birds

And I, for one, have always been very grateful

That I learned long ago, to appreciate, His words

 

And These Words Were Truly Wondrous Today,

Spring’s Awakening, Was Definitely Underway.

 

 

©Spring 2012, Mr. Ed
       


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Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 19, 2012
wondrous nature!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 18, 2012
Isn't spring exciting when you can watch the migration of so many kinds of birds! I don't get to see many but at least a few,and I always look for it to happen. Hope you have a glorious spring Pee Weeeee;-)

ET

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on March 18, 2012
The music you have chosen is a delightful piece to welcome Spring.
Beautifully penned in God's grace of nature Mr. Ed.
Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by T Jett (Reader)
Reviewed on March 18, 2012
You took me there with this beautiful poem, Ed and I am deeply moved ... So beautifully expressed!

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on March 17, 2012
Such an awakening! Beautiful lessons of the natural world too within this uplifting poem!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on March 17, 2012
These birds, the surviving dinosaurs, are so important in more ways than spring. It certainly would be a shame if we no longer saw them like when they were nearly wiped out by human greed and misunderstanding.

Ron

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on March 17, 2012
Awakened by the Spring...what a marvelous thing!!!
*Mr Ed* and your ways of expressing it!!!!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Donna Chandler
Reviewed on March 17, 2012
A beautiful tribute to spring and all the wonderful sights and sounds that it brings to us.

Donna

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on March 17, 2012
Your last stanza resonates my own feelings! Truly fabulous imagery...is there anything more uplifting than Spring's awakening??? Loved this, Ed!

Anna

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on March 17, 2012
A great write indeed and yes welcome spring as here in Ohio we have had temps already in the seventies which has been nice..Laura

Reviewed on March 16, 2012
Beautiful, life enriching work Ed.

Reviewed by Ruan Mills
Reviewed on March 16, 2012
There is nothing quite like Spring for changing the tone of our blues.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on March 16, 2012
Welcome spring, good to see ya...e


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