Birdwords

There is beauty in birdsong

a chaos of thrilling notes

such a pleasing cacophony

of unchivalrous voices

each overplaying the other.

This is no angelic choral

it is a conversation, where

each voice must be heard

from the unseen clicking wren

to the squabbling jealous magpie

that heckles the tuneful blackbird.

In this jollity there is meaning,

messages, demands and truths

there is beauty in birdsong

so listen to the words.

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© Graham R Sherwood 06/22