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| Oystercatcher at Sunset in Anna Maria |
Chop
The bird
walks down
the beach along
the glazed edge
the last wave
reached. His
each step makes
a perfect stamp--
smallish, but as
sharp as an
emperor's chop.
Stride, stride,
goes the emperor
down his wide
mirrored promenade
the sea bows
to repolish.
~
Kay Ryan
This beautiful poem perfectly captured this Oystercatcher
as he paraded by us at sunset.
And what better way to salute him
than with one of Kay Ryan's (the recent Pulitzer prize winner) poems.
This was a post I did back in April on our last visit.
I'm lazy mazy today.
But then, I'm on vacation!
But I love reading all your comments!
Always time for that!
But then, I'm on vacation!
But I love reading all your comments!
Always time for that!
~
21 comments:
What a delightful bird :-)
Wow - the colours are amazing! Keep on enjoying your holiday...
Definitely looks like a bird on a mission.
Eye-popping and he does look like an emperor!
I missed it the first time so I'm glad you reposted! He does remind me of Yul Brynner in the King and I!!
This is a wonderful poem, and a perfect photograph for it Reena!
Perfect! Cannot wait to meet you!!!
Oh wow, what a beautiful bird. Great poem as well.
I'll think of this next time I see those stamps in the sand.
A beautiful picture for a great poem.
Have a nice day Reena.
oa.s
This bird looks do confident strutting along the water's edge. :)
I love the Kay Ryan poem!! I have not heard of her and can't wait to look her up and read more, I love poetry!! It fits perfectly with the amazing picture!! The picture is awesome!!! I have never seen an oyster catcher, they are quite something. I guess that have that long sturdy beak for breaking open the oysters. And he has matching socks, lipstick, and eye makeup!! So color coordinated!
Hi,
This is my first visit to your blog, luv your creations.
Thanks for sharing,
Barb in Texas
http://grahamcrackersink.blogspot.com/
That is one colorful bird!!!
I love Kay Ryan but this is a new one for me! Thanks for sharing it today! Love that oyster catcher too:)
The poem does go well with this bird. He's a beauty!
He matched his socks to his nose .. a true Floridian!
The poem describes him perfectly!
Nice poem and photo!
I love this poem... I will have to run out and purchase a book of hers - I like her style. Thanks for introducing me to her. I love your ocean front photography, too.
Why he's sure bright-eyed and bushy tailed!:)
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