I wrote this recently after going to see Starling Murmurations at Potteric Car nature reserve a forty minute drive from my home. As dusk fell the starlings flocked in the sky. It was one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. (I wish my photo’s had done it justice!) When we are allowed to travel again I would highly recommend it.
Murmuration
My heart beat Held in a signature - Of wings that drift Link ink dropped in water A gathering of flight Gentle murmur A ribbon floating Rising, falling The crest of my breath Held in a cloud Eddying flow Flock, swirling A raining, winged, beat dance A rush of rhythm on air A collective sweep of hope Drifting force Natures prayer
I hope you enjoyed this poem! A little bit of escapism for bank holiday Monday.
See you on Wednesday for the Connect to Nature online writing class.
Best wishes,
Emma

Ooooo – I haven’t got the ones you mention, I will look into them. I’m slowly growing my own nature…
I love your book selection. The Way Marking book is one I look at often and have given to friends…
Great poem
You truly did captured the tranquility in the picture:)
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Gorgeous Emma, I love it,
Have you seen any swallows arrive yet? Here is my poem. Sent separately
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Not yet, looking forward to the swifts arriving too xx
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I saw my first swallow of the year today flying over fields on the north Cornish coast.
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Ooooo bet that was lovely 🙂 lovely imagery sprang into my mind too!
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I could try and do a murmuration pic if you like?
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That would be lovely 😊 xx
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Love this poem, Emma – especially the ink-drop in water metaphor. It’s been years since I last saw a murmuration (what an evocative name). They are pretty mind-blowing, aren’t they?
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Absolutely mind blowing! I’ve wanted to see them for years and it was even more stunning than I imagined. Thanks so much for the lovely comment – glad you liked it 🙂
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Love the way starlings cooperate in forming a murmuration. Yet also keep their freedom.
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Yes me too! That’s a beautiful metaphor we could use for the current times xx
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That is a lovely poem Emma and the pictures are amazing. There is no wonder artists are so inspired by nature.
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Thanks Lee! Can’t wait to see them again when we can travel!
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Evocative lovely great blog
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