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Hover Bird
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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I've just enjoyed the immense privilege of being involved in the Opening Ceremony of the new Derry-Londonderry Peace Bridge in Northern Ireland. This lyric was set to music by composer, Ian Wilson, as part of the day's grand festivities and celebrations. Brief news coverage about the event can be found here:

http://www.u.tv/news/Derrys-Peace-Bridge-opened/c8def79c-0a39-47b9-8f5a-7c55d8ad2039

K xx

HOVER BIRD

 

 

No more the masts of tall ships

hoist an early morning sky;

poised wings of steel white bird

stretch bog to bank where former

merchant walls rose high

and marching feet were ranked.

 

Thicker than muscled water

the wires that hold this will to fly

in place: hands withdrawn now

reach across again and knit;

accord is bound by bridge’s

harp-stringed grace.

 

Peace no more a Gulliver,

Lilliputian-pinned; now this

songbird soars on children’s

laughter, their dancing back

and forth on changing winds.

 
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 Reviews of "Hover Bird"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on August 18, 2011
THANKS FOR THE LINK...I WENT THERE AND THE BRIDGE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! AND NOW I UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY YOUR TITLE. A FINE WORK, KATE TO COMMEMORATE THE CELEBRATION OF A FINE DAY AND TIME. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on July 23, 2011
I live off of a street named Mast, named for the ship masts harvested in the area. Really interesting imagery, too, Kate.
Sheila
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on July 21, 2011
A song of true beauty Kate.
Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on July 20, 2011
What a fine thing, to have your own poem, like the bridge, poised between two cities like Lilliput and Blefusco. If you do have a big head, you deserved it. The lyrics are strong and visually stunning. Is that last "their" supposed to be "they're"? Just pondering how that word alone changes the mental picture. --Charlie
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on July 19, 2011
My dream is to go to Ireland, ah...I can hear this...powerful and timless!!! One day I will see it and think of you and this poem..congrats..what a wonderful honor!
Love,
Christine
Reviewed by Alan Abrams
Reviewed on July 15, 2011
Kate--the Swiftian reference is a brilliant...Foyle...

Alan--modestly
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on July 13, 2011
Tis a beautiful bridge, indeed. So glad peace has finally come to Northern Ireland. It must, also indeed to have your poem as part of the festivities.

Ron
Reviewed by Chessly Nesci
Reviewed on July 13, 2011
Very cool Kate! Love the poem and picture! Super awesome you were there! :)
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on July 12, 2011
beautiful!!
Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on July 12, 2011
Filled with such strong imagery...this is one of my favorite lines, "Thicker than muscled water"...excellent!

Cheers,
Dan
Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on July 12, 2011
Let me say again, dear Kate, what a joy to welcome you back.
-gene.
Reviewed by Axilea Uzumcuoglu
Reviewed on July 12, 2011
Such an interesting experience, Kate! Well done. (Sorry about the little accident, though!). This is such a concentration of lovely, inspiring imagery. Love the last stanza.

Axilea
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on July 12, 2011
Glorious in the light of stirred imaginations Kate. Your poem that is. Dramatic as the bridge itself is, your words gave it life and purpose beyond its steely constructed image. Bravo. I bid you love and peace my dear friend. Jon Michael
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
Beyond that Gulliver, Kate,
the links are forged eternal
in deed and in fine poetry.
Now bruises heal...and fast!

John
Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
That's perfect. Congratulations Kate on a grand poem and event to be in. Hope you are well:) ~ Morgan
Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
Your poem and this bridge are both architectural wonders!!!
I'm so excited for your wonderful journey here, Kate, both as a friend and as an admirer as your writings are certainly those of a most talented poetic genius.
Blessings xx
Christine
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
i read about this bridge going up a few years ago....great little poem and great title, unique poetic capture of look and feel. nice to see you back kate, hope you're well.
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
I am so very proud of you, Miss Kate! This is exciting news. I am so sorry to hear about your fall, but I am sure you stood tall and proud as those ships..To peace, love and light,

Amber
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
Mr. Ed is right, that has to be you in the big hat...this is a neat looking bridge, there is one similar not far from where Rene lives in Delaware...shorter most likely & not named for Peace...e
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
Congrats Kate on your splendid poem being part of the ceremony,an honor to forever treasure!

We do share a tendency for freaky accidents,yours sounds worse than mine;-)Glad your on the mend!

Hugs,
Eileen
Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
everything starts somewhere, love the knowing these things are manifesting in the world - what a gorgeous bridge, love that its for walking and cycling and not cars :) your beautiful poem is equally gorgeous in its construction to this bridge of Peace.
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
What can I say that I haven't said before.

Georgexx
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
Wonderful write, Kate, and I love the picture! Well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :)
Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
You are glorious, dear Kate. You, your way, your words bring Light to whatever realm you choose to cast upon.
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
LOL EdK!!! Big HEAD you mean, Dad?!!! :)) Nearly had the Frankenstein nose and mouth to go with it as I took a bad fall at the airport on the way out, so big hat was almost obligatory; but no, happily no mugshots as I was waaaaaaaaaaaay down the pecking order of things. Wore me travel clothes to cover up me knees, too - otherwise my bright floral frock might have been a real smack in the eye! Thanks for viewing! K xx
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
it's up to the people to walk across the bridge to peace ... a fragile situation hopefully will be fortified by the people's will ....

congrats on your poem being applied to Wilson's music ... must have been a great time ... hope your feeling better from your fall ...
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
Thank you for sharing this wonderful gift, Kate; symbolically most apt, timely, and meaningful. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
This sad old world of ours could surely use many more Peace Bridges.

PS: Looked for you in the linked newscast video. Is that you with the Big Hat??!!
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
Congratulations, Kate! I am very proud for you. Taking the bridge and history you managed to weave it all together in a way that left me smiling at the immensity of the "steel white bird." From the photo the bridge is beautiful. From your poem/lyrics it shines.

Good to see you again, and it's about time.
Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on July 11, 2011
So descriptive, it's like being there :)
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