Titmouse
If you would happy company win,
Dangle a palm-nut from a tree,
Idly in green to sway and spin,
Its snow-pulped kernel for bait; and see
A nimble titmouse enter in.
Out of earth's vast unknown of air,
Out of all summer from wave to wave,
He'll perch, and prank his feathers fair,
Jangle a glass-like wildering stave,
And take his commons there.
This tiny son of life; this spright
By monetary Human sought,
Plum will his wing in the dappling light,
Clash timbrel shrill and gay,
And into time's enormous nought,
Sweet-fed, will flit away.
What a sweet poem! I have heard of the author. We have a few of these birds around here, they are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI agree, they are very cute :) Glad you enjoyed the poem Ginny.
DeleteNice poem and a sweet bird.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret and he certainly is :)
DeleteWhat a sweet little bird. I have not heard that poem before. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI agree Ann, a very sweet little bird :) The poem was new to me also. I enjoy finding them.
DeleteA sweet little bird, indeed!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Very much so, thank you Donna :) with hugs
DeleteA lovely bird!
ReplyDeleteAgreed, thanks William :)
DeleteDear Denise,
ReplyDeleteWho could resist this lovely sweet little bird. I'm sorry we don't have it in Portugal. I have heard of the poet but did not know this charming poem.
Dear Sonjia, I agree. I grew up on Walter De La Mare from school, yet I don't remember this one. Happy I found it :)
DeleteCute poem and a great photo of the Titmouse! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, thank you and I wish you the same :)
Deletethe word Precious comes to mind and now I am pondering just what this line means.
ReplyDeleteJangle a glass-like wildering stave, I even went out and asked Google. stave is a board, Jangle means to harsh or discordant sound. I still do not know what it means
Hi Sandra, now that is very interesting. Thank you for doing the research, much appreciated :) I will try and find out its meaning and if I do I will let you know :)
DeleteSuch a cute little bird!
ReplyDeleteVery cute indeed, thank you Angie :)
DeleteLovely
ReplyDeleteHappy you thought so, thank you Christine :)
DeleteI have never seen a titmouse.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting where these birds migrate to, or don't :) Thanks Red!
DeleteI know the majority of the birds in our area but I don't think we have any of those around here.
ReplyDeleteHi Jim and Barb :) I would enjoy seeing your birds that we don't get here. Always fun traveling to see what's out there.
Delete... aren't they adorable!??!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, they certainly are :)
DeleteA lovely photo, Denise. He's a cutie!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed Jeanie, thank you :)
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