Blackbird

Still have nothing to say
despite the lushness
of mist-cloaked May,
and the blackbirds yesterday,
vociferous in evening sun

I’ve been treating my mind like a library
of books already read,
feeling no urge
to look at them again

Perhaps more fruitfully
my mind can act as blackbird,
evening sun calm
along my wings.

©Wendy Mulhern
May 18, 2022

2 thoughts on “Blackbird

  1. There is an interesting very short piece called “Blackbird,” by Messiaen that I listened to this morning on uTube. It was composed for piano and flute. Then, what a fun surprise to discover your poem “Blackbird” this afternoon!

    I thought you might enjoy it, too.

    Love,
    Caroline

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