The Flamingo
free verse16 total reviews
Comment from Begin Again
Your flamingo must have been a striking beauty in a place where it was least expected. Your words draw the picture so well. thank you for sharing.
smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Your flamingo must have been a striking beauty in a place where it was least expected. Your words draw the picture so well. thank you for sharing.
smiles, Carol
Comment Written 03-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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Thank you for reading about this pretty flamingo. Elaine
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love the picture, did you draw this? What a wonderful scene to see this pretty elegant flamingo strutting about, I hope you were able to take some pictures. I enjoyed your lovely poem, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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I love the picture, did you draw this? What a wonderful scene to see this pretty elegant flamingo strutting about, I hope you were able to take some pictures. I enjoyed your lovely poem, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 03-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2024
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The pic is very beautiful, it is from Fanart. Thanks for reading and enjoying. Elaine
Comment from lancellot
Very nice free verse. We don't get to see those lovely birds here in Chicago, but I used to live in Fort Lauderdale, and always admired their grace and beauty. The same as I do this poetry. Well done.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Very nice free verse. We don't get to see those lovely birds here in Chicago, but I used to live in Fort Lauderdale, and always admired their grace and beauty. The same as I do this poetry. Well done.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Yes, this was quite a sight on Cape Cod. Thanks for reading and enjoying. Elaine
Comment from kiwisteveh
Well if John Keats can write an ode to a nightingale, I'm sure you can pen one to a flamingo. And yes, sometimes birds can find themselves a long way from their usual home. In recent years we have had both kookaburras and pelicans near where we live - more than 900 miles away from their Australian homes.
I enjoyed the description you gave and especially your reaction (the smile)
Steve
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Well if John Keats can write an ode to a nightingale, I'm sure you can pen one to a flamingo. And yes, sometimes birds can find themselves a long way from their usual home. In recent years we have had both kookaburras and pelicans near where we live - more than 900 miles away from their Australian homes.
I enjoyed the description you gave and especially your reaction (the smile)
Steve
Comment Written 30-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Love Kookaburras, how lucky you are to see them. Thanks for reading and enjoying. Elaine
Comment from lyenochka
Wow, to see a flamingo in the Northern hemisphere is so unusual. Is there enough of those shrimps that color these birds pink near Cape Cod? I really liked "her slender limbs posing
as if she is art alive".
Thanks for sharing this!
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Wow, to see a flamingo in the Northern hemisphere is so unusual. Is there enough of those shrimps that color these birds pink near Cape Cod? I really liked "her slender limbs posing
as if she is art alive".
Thanks for sharing this!
Comment Written 30-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Thank you. Elaine
Comment from royowen
Although they sre no longer native to Australia, they were up to 140,000 years ago, but were much larger back then, I think their remains have been found, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Although they sre no longer native to Australia, they were up to 140,000 years ago, but were much larger back then, I think their remains have been found, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Thank you for reading and enjoying. Elaine
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Most welcome
Comment from RodG
I have never seen a flamingo live at any beach, so this must have been an exciting moment. I especially like these phrases used to describe her: "a southern beauty to admire," and "an unusual tourist unlike the human kind." Rod
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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I have never seen a flamingo live at any beach, so this must have been an exciting moment. I especially like these phrases used to describe her: "a southern beauty to admire," and "an unusual tourist unlike the human kind." Rod
Comment Written 15-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your thoughtful words. Elaine
Comment from ESOSTINE
The poem nicely paints the beauty of the bird, flamingo in vivid terms and its sighting in a strange land. Well written, dear Mermaids, and thanks for sharing your experience. Great job.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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The poem nicely paints the beauty of the bird, flamingo in vivid terms and its sighting in a strange land. Well written, dear Mermaids, and thanks for sharing your experience. Great job.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Thank you. Elaine
Comment from Patty Mazzurco
This poem beautifully captures the essence of a unique and charming presence amidst the Cape Cod waters. Your description of her as a "southern beauty" and "art alive" creates a vivid and engaging image. The contrast between her and typical tourists adds a delightful touch of whimsy, and the way you describe the ocean's warmth caressing her feet makes the scene feel inviting and serene. Overall, it's a warm and endearing portrayal of someone who stands out as a special guest in a beautiful setting.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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This poem beautifully captures the essence of a unique and charming presence amidst the Cape Cod waters. Your description of her as a "southern beauty" and "art alive" creates a vivid and engaging image. The contrast between her and typical tourists adds a delightful touch of whimsy, and the way you describe the ocean's warmth caressing her feet makes the scene feel inviting and serene. Overall, it's a warm and endearing portrayal of someone who stands out as a special guest in a beautiful setting.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2024
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Love your words. Yes, this flamingo was a special guest here on Cape Cod. Thank you for a wonderful review. Elaine
Comment from Sanku
Hordes of flamingoes land up here in Different parts of Southern India during December to April .Their flight is is something to be watched .Groups together rise up and fly in fluid motion..Thanks for sharing..
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2024
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Hordes of flamingoes land up here in Different parts of Southern India during December to April .Their flight is is something to be watched .Groups together rise up and fly in fluid motion..Thanks for sharing..
Comment Written 31-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2024
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This maybe the first time a flamingo has arrived on Cape Cod. Another one also showed up after this one. Thanks for taking time to read and review. Elaine