Blackbirds Two Ways

 

Two poems about blackbirds by Peter and Sandy Jensen with video of swarming blackbirds at Malheur National Refuge taken Sept. 7, 2012.

7 thoughts on “Blackbirds Two Ways

  1. gloria says:

    reminds me of the Wallace Stevens famous poem…
    13 Ways to look at a Blackbird. But to hear you read and watch the shapes they make as they fly into migration mode, brings the magic into form. Thank you Ms Digital Storyteller! Another excellent piece!

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  2. Cheryl Renee says:

    Oh good Lord, you are a serious over achiever. This is so beautiful it made me weep…it made my dog weep (James Taylor quote.) Seriously, this is so amazing and I hope that family still exists for you. I think it does although many are departed. That is the way it goes in this fragile transitory world. I would very much like a hard copy of both poems, pretty please?

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  3. Pat Hodges says:

    Beautiful, beautiful! I was so moved by the video, the poems, the clear love of your family, both your sweet familiar voices, yours and Peter’s. A splendid piece of work!

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  4. Lloyd Meeker says:

    Along with my wonder at the swarming birds, their tidal rhythms, I feel envy. I want to speak with the voices behind their flight. But I get nervous and afraid, too, as if I have to get back into my house and I can’t find the key.

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  5. Rich says:

    Yes, the flow of the flock speaks to me of tides and times that change so fast these flickering days. Just a moment on the page and the ink runs off. Your words are touching and somehow solemnize the fitful and maybe frivolous movement. Ain’t life grand?

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