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A Kyrielle Sonnet
A chapter in the book Little Poems
White Bird
by Treischel
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This is a Great White Egret standing on a tree fall along the Mississippi river. You might notice that there are a couple of turtles nearby too. It is a large Heron with all-white plumage. Standing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, this species can measure 80 to 104 cm (31 to 41 in) in length and have a wingspan of 131 to 170 cm (52 to 67 in). Rising above the earth and soaring through the skies, birds have been symbols of power and freedom throughout the ages. In many myths and legends, birds link the human world to the divine or supernatural realms that lie beyond ordinary experience. Myths from several regions associate birds with the creation of the world. In ancient Egypt it was said that when land rose out of the primeval waters of chaos, the first deity to appear was a bird perching on that land. The Egyptians called the god the Benu bird and portrayed it as a long-legged, wading heron in the sun temple at Heliopolis. Birds have recently been recognized as living descendants of the Dinosaurs. If you have ever seen a Great White Egret in flight, you'd be amazed at how closely its profile resembles a Pterodactyl.
This poem is a Kyrielle Sonnet. See contest requirements. The volta, or turn, is a bit subtle. The first two stanzas discuss its myths and origins. The third focuses upon its appearance.
This photograph was taken by the author himself on April 4, 2012.
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and 2 member cents. This poem is a Kyrielle Sonnet. See contest requirements. The volta, or turn, is a bit subtle. The first two stanzas discuss its myths and origins. The third focuses upon its appearance.
This photograph was taken by the author himself on April 4, 2012.
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