July 26, 2020September 4, 2020 by Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet

Woodpecker

Woodpecker,

powerful bird…

pecks his lunch!

Does your head ache,

Woodpecker?

There are many pileated woodpeckers living in the woods near our home. Sometimes I can watch one from my window.

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Msdedeng July 26, 2020 at 12:16 pm

We humans think that we re the most or only special species, but we couldn’t do the things some species do. Take a hummingbird for example, look at how tiny she is, but have you seen her next? And what about a spider’s web?
This are the thoughts your poem provokes in me. 🙂

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1. gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 26, 2020 at 1:02 pm
  
  Beautiful thoughts, Msdedeng! Thank you for reading and commenting. It’s good to have found another fellow nature lover. We miss a lot if we miss the little things. Best regards, Cheryl
  
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  1. Msdedeng July 26, 2020 at 1:48 pm
    
    You are welcome, Cheryl.
    
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Offshorewriter July 26, 2020 at 12:27 pm

Awww… if only woodpecker understands this poem…. I am sure you would get a good reply from that little bird! 😄😄 But honestly, the little poem is awesome Cheryl. 💗

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1. gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 26, 2020 at 12:42 pm
  
  Thank you, Offshorewriter! I appreciate your kind comments. This is my first attempt at an Elfchen poem, a style of German poem of 11 words: 1 word, 2 words, 3 words 4 words, 1 word. I am glad you liked it. Kritika, undressedthoughts, suggested I try it. Take care. Cheryl
  
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  1. Offshorewriter July 26, 2020 at 12:53 pm
    
    But this try really came out well.. keep writing more! ✌
    
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Muralikrish July 26, 2020 at 1:26 pm

Superb poem, Cheryl. Thought provoking poem. Love this.👌👌

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1. gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 26, 2020 at 2:17 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Murali for reading my workand for your very kind and thoughtful comments. There is a message in the poem…empathy. I hope your day has gone well. All the best, Cheryl
  
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Kritika July 28, 2020 at 2:36 am

O its beautiful. It is what there nature is right? This is what they are meant to do. Hopefully there heads won’t be hurting.

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gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com July 28, 2020 at 10:08 am

Woodpeckers have a protective layer in their heads that absorbs shock. Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you like the poem, Kritika. The child or inner child watching the woodpecker has curiosity and empathy, just the qualities reflected in your comments! You are great! I hope all is well with you. Cheryl

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fairywitch August 12, 2020 at 9:37 am

A beautiful poem.

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1. gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com August 12, 2020 at 9:53 am
  
  Thank you, fairywitch, for your kind comment. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
  
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  1. fairywitch August 13, 2020 at 11:15 am
    
    😇
    
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gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com August 13, 2020 at 11:29 am

Thank you, fairywitch for dropping by. I am glad you like the poem. Take care. Cheryl

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