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Jul 30, 2025
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A Somewhat Short Poem About Almost Nothing
We check the new fountain
purchased today. A solar powered one,
making sure it’s not misbehaving.
The late afternoon sun is waning
and the fountain is struggling
to keep the water spouting.
A grey tufted, winged traveler
doesn’t seem to mind the issue,
while splashing about in appreciation
for the aquatic addition to its surroundings.
Now, if we can just remember
to keep filling the darn thing with water…
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
Candlewitch
2 months ago
Oh my goodness,
Michael, that is so sweet! I'll bet that you have a good time watching your winged friends perform their ablutions! Now you need to catalog your visitors for kinds and rarity!
fondly, Cat xxx
Michael Anthony
2 months ago
Thanks Cat! Funny how adding…
Thanks Cat! Funny how adding something so simple to your suroundings can light up the activity in a place.
Geezer
2 months ago
Almost nothing...
That is not almost nothing. It reminds me of the many times I was rewarded by the sight of something so blase, [sarcasm here] as a starling taking a dust bath, or a woodpecker banging away as I rounded a dead tree. Yes, maybe almost nothing to the bird, but we should be grateful for the beauty we are allowed to see in all life. Nicely done, ~ Geez.
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Michael Anthony
2 months ago
Absolutely Geez! Thanks for…
Absolutely Geez! Thanks for stopping by - cheers!