Sunday, May 27, 2018

The Nightingale--By Yvonne Sparkes--England

The Nightingale

Of all the birds that grace this earth
The finest one is small and sings,
And when she trills, my heart takes flight,
And in my mind, I too grow wings.

She trills her couplets and what`s more,
I marvel at her prowess so,
Extensive is her range of notes,
That with each song the volume grows.

How can one stay in deep despair?
Or worldly care engulf the whole?
When God has blessed with golden throat,
The bird that thrills my senses so?

Heaven`s song pours from her heart,
She glorifies this lovely world,
With sweetest song, she will impart,
God`s Own Blessing now unfurled.

Yvonne Sparkes resides in Chelmsford, Essex, and has two sons.  She has a book published by Cyberwit called 'Captured Images'. Yvonne has been published in Israel, Germany, France, Australia, America, and Britain, read her poetry at Church and Knockout Competitions. Her hobbies are travel, the arts, reading, hiking, walking her Scottish Terrier, and spending time with family and friends.

11 comments:

  1. Dear Yvonne, what a lovely poem, makes me feel peaceful.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Thank you Inge it is so nice to be back.
      Regards,
      Yvonne

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    1. Thank you Jack and I am so pleased you liked Nightingale.
      Regards,
      Yvonne

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  3. Nice write, Yvonne. Thank you for sharing it with us here at Whispers. Continued blessings!

    -MJ
    (www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)

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    1. Dear Maurice,
      Lovely of you to leave a message. I am glad you liked it.
      Yvonne

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  4. What a delightful poem, Yvonne! I love the song of the nightingale, especially the way you describe it in this smooth flowing poem. Regards // paul

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    1. Thank you Paul, so lovely of you to leave such a nice
      comment. Nightingales have a golden throat and it is s joy
      to hear them singing.
      Love,
      Yvonne

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    2. Thank you Paul, so lovely of you to leave such a nice
      comment. Nightingales have a golden throat and it is s joy
      to hear them singing.
      Love,
      Yvonne

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  5. Extremely well told Yvonne,
    You have hit the magic tone of the nightingale on the head
    Knight Writer

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    1. Thank you Yancy. This Bird sings such a beautiful song.
      Love,
      Yvonne

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