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Poems - The Sparrow
| | The Sparrowby maryanns
She waits by the roadside
but the sparrow never comes
her containers of carnations
bask in the noonday sun
Fresh pink and rosy peonies
placed in vases red and white
displayed aside the roadside
start to wither in the light
While carts and wagons jingle
past her dusty wayside wait
where flies her joyful sparrow
on his way to meet his mate
Did he forgot about his promise
in the blush of summertime
turning tan beside the wayside
wearing thin on berry wine
Why would he stop and flirt
each day for weeks and weeks
and regale her with the sights
he’d show her in the streets
From Cumberland to Boston
on a pleasant summer’s breeze
oh how could he miss this one…
she asks of the bumble bees.
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Re: The Sparrow
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by FuchsiaFestival! on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 (10:41:47) |
This is a cute and well-rhymed poem, you are good with rhyming words.
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Friday, June 10, 2011 (11:37:22) |
Thanks so much, Sammi - I think she's just a wee bit of whimsy...
Smiles coming to you, Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by Ozymandias on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 (22:52:33) |
Well-wrought with sensitivity and that touch of melancholy so well conveyed, Mary Ann.
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Friday, June 10, 2011 (11:45:17) |
Oh, thank you Rory... I appreciate your encouragement so much! Personally, I think she might be a wee bit tipsy... or under the influence of fragrant pollen. Smiles my friend, Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by Tamara on Friday, June 10, 2011 (13:29:17) |
maryanns this is a beautifully rhymed poem centering on nature and a broken promise. A truly wonderful read.
Has he forget about a promise
in the blush of summertime
turning tan beside the wayside
wearing thin on berry wine
I love this strophe immensely.
Great poetry.
Best,
Tamara
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 (23:23:45) |
Thanks, Tamara - smiles and pink carnations to you!
 Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by badmalthus on Monday, June 13, 2011 (01:22:02) |
A beautiful beat to this lovely poem Mary Ann.
Cheers...Harry
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 (23:28:40) |
Tee-hee, Harry - she just had to be a sixties flower child.
Thanks, my friend. Cheers, Mary Ann 
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Re: The Sparrow
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by Mysteri on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 (07:49:18) |
Hmm. you've got me puzzled, Maryann - is she the previous sparrow mate or flowergirl? 
"where flies her joyful sparrow
on his way to meet his mate"
Obviously the mate is sweeter than her displays of flowers!
Anyways, a cute and delightful poem! It seems to reflect your mood - my guess is that it was light and playful when you wrote this?
Mysteri.
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Friday, June 17, 2011 (11:53:05) |
Ooooh, how could he...! Maybe a wee bit of jealousy thrown in. Silly boyz 'n flower girlz.... Tee-hee - thanks, my friend!
Now I've got so busy with other things it's shut off the flow of wherever poems come from... ummmm. Gotta get it back, back, back.
Light and playful thoughts - Cheers, Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by induce on Friday, June 17, 2011 (09:56:14) |
Mary Ann, a sweet adventure my friend, love grows as music and your poem grows. I believe she has a good eye and great insight ... What a
delight of hope, surrender and nurturing,.
thanks,
andyE
ps: I love Sparrows.
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Friday, June 17, 2011 (12:02:40) |
Ahhhh, sweet teeny-tiny birdies... so glad you enjoyed it, AndyE!
Cheers and smiles across the miles, Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by ken2shoes on Monday, June 20, 2011 (09:39:59) |
Beautiful use of alliteration and rhyme! One suggestion:
Has he forget about a promise
- I don't know if there is a typo there.
I would have expected:
Did he forget about a promise
or
Has he forgot about a promise
Just a suggestion - wonderful poem!
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Monday, June 20, 2011 (13:00:52) |
Oh my, all this time I thought I wrote "forgot".... I'm surprised no one else mentioned it! Thanks, Ken, for being so observant or it might never have been corrected! Pink giggles and grins, Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by ken2shoes on Monday, June 20, 2011 (20:12:22) |
Wow - pink giggles and grins - awesome, Sis.
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Re: The Sparrow
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by Arsaces on Thursday, June 23, 2011 (16:46:41) |
Refreshing as a breeze in the summer, sweet as the nectar of a pink rose, and most of all a really nice read---put a smile on my face. Arsaces
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Monday, June 27, 2011 (20:48:19) |
Tee-hee... a little dirt under the fingernails never hurt anyone, eh? I'm really enjoying this yard, it's Mary Ann sized... there was just room enough to add two tomato plants. Hey, wish me luck! Thanks so much, my friend - Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by Ilan on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 (02:29:57) |
Music to my ears, you give us beautiful
Poetry to sink our hearts and minds
Best wishes
Ilan
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Saturday, July 09, 2011 (23:46:53) |
Oh Ilan, thank you so much. Sorry, I'm having a rather long non-writing time lately but otherwise everything is just fine. Thanks again, my friend. Cheers, Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by Ilan on Saturday, July 09, 2011 (23:54:20) |
What would happen if you left GP
Then it wouldnt feel right to me
Here my email in case comes along
ilancoh111@gmail.com
What would happen if I left GP
If I fell over on my stomach
Or my back
And that was that
Where are the missing poets
that we lack
Like poetess or Disfrazada
Aaaaah what happens next
Sorry 4 long reply
Just a thought of what and why
And if's....
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Sunday, July 10, 2011 (01:23:49) |
Oh Ilan, I'm sure its all different reasons for all different poets... For me, I'm just not in focus at the moment. After over 400 poems I may be a little tired of it as well - but I'll be back, promise. - I do miss all our absent friends just like you. Thanks for the pep talk, your contagious enthusiasm is really appreciated! See ya, Mary Ann
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Re: The Sparrow
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by wordsmithwannabe on Friday, July 29, 2011 (23:38:25) |
well now how in hell did i miss this gem from my sweet sister Mary Ann?? must've been the berry wine and the chat with bumble bees... a beautiful poem, as i've come to expect from you. take care sis, wishing you all the best
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Sunday, July 31, 2011 (11:37:29) |
Hey and hello, Chris... I hope all is well on your river shore. We're settled in nicely to projects, projects... ha-ha, who knew a viable shop could be assembled quite economically one piece at a time from nearby yard sales?? Thanks, bro - big smiles and well wishes streaming your way from both of us.
Hugs from Mary Ann, Lew, Sweetie, Ming Thai, Boy Cat and Tigger
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Re: The Sparrow
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by TygerTyger on Wednesday, August 03, 2011 (06:34:55) |
A beautiful write Mary ann, I really enjoyed it. Sparrows are very rare in Sheffield for some reason. The local chinese has been really busy, the chicken tastes a bit funny. ha ha. Great poem. well done. Take care Pete. Tyger Tyger. LOl .
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Re: The Sparrow
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by Pujakins on Saturday, August 06, 2011 (12:16:39) |
What a sweet poem, Thank you for your sharing. Good news that your sweetie is by your side. I am happy for you. May that continue forever. Meanwhile, it is always so good to read your excellent poems. Big Hugs and a blessing, Tasha
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Re: The Sparrow
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by liarbird on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (02:21:40) |
G'day maryann...
Another beautiful verse for the wonting heart...do you see a song in there somewhere maryann? I think i do.
Thank you again for a great poem.
Lindsay
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Re: The Sparrow
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by maryanns on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (14:54:13) |
Tee-hee; perhaps a free-spirited little melody for a blithe and bubbly daydreamer. Thank you, Lindsay - I quite enjoyed writing this as you could easily tell. Cheers and happy days, Mary Ann
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