Birds

Happy National Poetry Month!

When I was younger, I used to love writing poetry. The first time (and only time that I can remember) I entered a poetry contest, it was on my birthday. I didn't win, but it was so gratifying to simply be recognized. Other than that, I sometimes wrote poems for other people, but I mostly did it for myself. I had a notebook filled with poems I jotted down. I don't know where that notebook is, but I'm sure I still have it.

I don't know why I stopped writing poetry. I guess life happened and I just got on a different course. Poetry is always on my mind, though. Often times, I think in poetry, but rarely write it down. With April being National Poetry Month, I decided now is the time to pick it up again. I've also begun reading more poetry.

I'm the kind of person who thrives with structure, so I knew I did not want to write in the form of free verse. I've written many haikus, so I decided to try something different. I chose the cinquain because it's usually very short and it has a certain structure. What I didn't realize until after I read more about it was that there are sooooo many different types of cinquains! I decided to keep with tradition (because I love traditions) and write one in the original format.

I knew I wanted to use this picture I took on my walk today as inspiration. However, I ended up going in a completely different direction than what I originally intended. Instead of writing about what is shown in the picture, I ended up writing about what I could hear and see, but not what is clearly visible in the picture.

B​irds 

Joyful, spirited

Dawning, singing, playing

 Music to my ears

Frolickers

 

Have you written poetry? I'd love to read it if you'd like to share!