Little Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 463 "Ode to a Nuthatch"Small and Specialty Poems
10 total reviews
Comment from Dean Kuch
Yet another little delightfully well penned nature poem from your talented quill, Tom.
I'd never heard of a nuthatch before now.
Lovely, thanks so much for sharing your Dorsimbra poem with us all.
~Dean
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Yet another little delightfully well penned nature poem from your talented quill, Tom.
I'd never heard of a nuthatch before now.
Lovely, thanks so much for sharing your Dorsimbra poem with us all.
~Dean
Comment Written 19-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you Dean. My pleasure. I appreciate you review and comments
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You're very welcome, Tom.
~Dean
Comment from Joan E.
My husband put a bird feeder on our deck this summer, and it took until winter for the birds to find it. They appear to be Nuthatches from your description and photograph. Thank you for sharing the Dorsimbra form as well, with its blend of rhymed and free verse, plus circularity. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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My husband put a bird feeder on our deck this summer, and it took until winter for the birds to find it. They appear to be Nuthatches from your description and photograph. Thank you for sharing the Dorsimbra form as well, with its blend of rhymed and free verse, plus circularity. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you Joan. the are year round birds, so very likely. Great! Glad you liked the poem. Hope you enjoy the birds.
Comment from tfawcus
I rather agree with you - the transition to blank verse in the final Stanza doesn't really do much for the shape of the poem. The repetition of the the first line does something towards tying the two halves together but also emphasises the lack of rhyme in the last Stanza.
I've always been rather fond of the Nuthatch. One often visited my brother's bird table up in the north of England. A strikingly beautiful bird.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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I rather agree with you - the transition to blank verse in the final Stanza doesn't really do much for the shape of the poem. The repetition of the the first line does something towards tying the two halves together but also emphasises the lack of rhyme in the last Stanza.
I've always been rather fond of the Nuthatch. One often visited my brother's bird table up in the north of England. A strikingly beautiful bird.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you Tony. I agree with you accessment. You likely have the Red-breasted species there.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written ode to the little Nuthatch that is so small but brave and can crack a nut in a few seconds the clever little bird. An interesting format as well.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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A very well-written ode to the little Nuthatch that is so small but brave and can crack a nut in a few seconds the clever little bird. An interesting format as well.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you Sandra. Their beaks are as sharp as a woodpecker's, but their scull is not as thick for constant pounding.
Comment from His Grayness
wow!, what a rare and delightful story of nature, not very likely for the average person to ever encounter! I really did enjoy this very enlightening and uplifting bit of bird world education and certainly thank this author for a truly exceptional work in all dimensions! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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wow!, what a rare and delightful story of nature, not very likely for the average person to ever encounter! I really did enjoy this very enlightening and uplifting bit of bird world education and certainly thank this author for a truly exceptional work in all dimensions! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you very much Vance, for the appreciation of the bird as well as the poem. The stars are much appreciated as well.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, such a delightful offering you have penned for us this morning, Treischel -- such a fun and entertaining little bird you've chosen as your focus: I call them the 'upside-down birds' they and their smaller, rose-bellied cousins are so enjoyable to watch at the feeders: no perches needed for them, they just hang above the opening, head down, and poke in front of the bird on the perch! ;) Thanx for sharing them with us in your well-written Dorsimbra! :) ;)
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Oh, such a delightful offering you have penned for us this morning, Treischel -- such a fun and entertaining little bird you've chosen as your focus: I call them the 'upside-down birds' they and their smaller, rose-bellied cousins are so enjoyable to watch at the feeders: no perches needed for them, they just hang above the opening, head down, and poke in front of the bird on the perch! ;) Thanx for sharing them with us in your well-written Dorsimbra! :) ;)
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thgasnk you Y.M.Roger, We don't have as many of the red-breasted one here, but lots of these.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-One of my favorite birds!
-Nice photo and presentation.
-Notes are appreciated.
-Good descriptive detail
in stanza one.
-The Nuthatch is known
for being "upside down"
on trees and feeders.
-This is a very effective image:
"Your home's like a porthole in a tree"
-Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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-One of my favorite birds!
-Nice photo and presentation.
-Notes are appreciated.
-Good descriptive detail
in stanza one.
-The Nuthatch is known
for being "upside down"
on trees and feeders.
-This is a very effective image:
"Your home's like a porthole in a tree"
-Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you Pam, indeed they are delightful to watch. I appreciate your review and comments.
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You are very welcome, Treischel. They are a joy to watch.
Comment from Pantygynt
I tend to agree with you on the form. I want the entre section to have some rhyme like one of those old folksy sayings
Nuthatch, Oh Nuthatch
so little, so small
in tree trunks, you're nesting
in safety so tall
The blank verse could then be placed astride it. I can't help feeling that a lot of non metrical poetry (and I don't mean free verse) is there because the so called poet can't be bothered to learn how to write in metre.
PS. That last comment doesn't apply to you, Tom.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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I tend to agree with you on the form. I want the entre section to have some rhyme like one of those old folksy sayings
Nuthatch, Oh Nuthatch
so little, so small
in tree trunks, you're nesting
in safety so tall
The blank verse could then be placed astride it. I can't help feeling that a lot of non metrical poetry (and I don't mean free verse) is there because the so called poet can't be bothered to learn how to write in metre.
PS. That last comment doesn't apply to you, Tom.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thanks Jim. Glad you clarified that. You maybe right. I had to fight myself not to rhyme it like you suggested here.
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I can see why you had to fight to retain the form as an example, but my guru here in Wales would argue that is not the way to use form. It should be the servant of the poet not his master.
Comment from RodG
We do not have nuthatches where I live, but you describe this one very well in stanza one. It is obvious throughout the poem the Speaker enjoys watching this one. Rod
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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We do not have nuthatches where I live, but you describe this one very well in stanza one. It is obvious throughout the poem the Speaker enjoys watching this one. Rod
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you RodG, Yes I do. I put out birdseed all winter and love to see the birds come. We get Cardinals, Juncos, Chickadees, and these Nuthatches, even in deep snow. Glad you enjoyed the poem.
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I do the same thing.all winter and enjoy an assortment of birds, too. Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a clever form of poetry and so appropriate for this little story here and I so enjoyed your words about this little bird choosing a nute, a joy to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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This is a clever form of poetry and so appropriate for this little story here and I so enjoyed your words about this little bird choosing a nute, a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 18-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2019
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Thank you Dolly. The are fun to watch too.
