Backyard Vacation

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Backyard Vacation

by Wanda G. Black
(Oregon)

I sit here and gaze at God's blue sky
With white puffy clouds drifting by
And the vibrant green of grass and trees
And the flowers all bowing in the breeze

Then I look out across the peaceful pond
At the woods and the pasture just beyond.
And closer in, flying into view
The finch, the cardinal, and the bluebird, too.

In the redwood swing, I lean back and then
Enjoy the melody of the wren.

The whir of the hummingbird darting by
The sight of the buzzard, floating high.
The robin defending its hidden nest
By chasing away the cowbird pest.

I sit out here and swing along
As I listen with joy to God's nature song.

And as I listen to each trill and peep,
I close my eyes and fall asleep.

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Oct 01, 2009
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amazing!
by: Anika

I love the poem!! It creates great imagery. It has a nice soothing rhythm to it. Words cannot express how wonderfully written the poem is.

Sep 01, 2009
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I love that you include God!
by: Anonymous

I disagree with the person who said you should leave God out of your poem. Leave Him in! He created all the wonders you speak of in your beautiful poem!!

Apr 17, 2009
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Nice
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I like this poem very much. Nice imagery. Gentle ryhme. Simple, peaceful sounds. I know this seems odd, but I think the poem would be richer and more spiritual without the reference to God. I think the references to God's blue sky and nature song are superficial and lessen the impact of the poem and do not add to either the imagery or the sound of the language. I feel God's greatness is evident in the poem without these references.

Even so, I still immensely like the poem. I plan to read this poem, with attribution to the author, as part of an eulogy for a dear-departed bird lover.

Mar 31, 2009
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its ok
by: Anonymous

Its a very good poem but it could be a little beter. :]

Jan 26, 2008
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backyard vacation
by: Anonymous

i love this poem

Jan 11, 2008
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thanks
by: Anonymous

thanks grandma that was a cool poem.

Jan 10, 2008
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Backyard Vacation
by: barbara

Enjoyable for all bird lovers. You display excellent rhyming skills in this one. And it also has good flow with an easy read. You familiarity of bird mannerism is excellent and I would add to several books on birds for children. Once again using a bit of a cartoon bird character to teach musical instruments as well as birds. Somehow, I have just used most of your work in primary and kindergarten and preschool classes. For the older more serious science student - authentic bird pictures with an understanding of their different calls on a CD or tape would be excellent to add to this poem.

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