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Feathered Quill

Feathered quill with which to write, dainty brush to paint the scene, fairy broom, a floor’s delight, fancy headdress for a queen. Lingering seed tufts, hangers-on upon the stalk of summer’s birth; first to greet pale winter’s dawn, first to welcome snow to earth.

Feathered quill with which to write,

dainty brush to paint the scene,

fairy broom, a floor’s delight,

fancy headdress for a queen.

Lingering seed tufts, hangers-on

upon the stalk of summer’s birth;

first to greet pale winter’s dawn,

first to welcome snow to earth.

Responses to “Feathered Quill”

  1. mlissabeth

    You are so prolific with your writing. I really admire that.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks! I guess there is a lot to say after a lifetime of not recognizing that I am a writer!! 🙂

  2. Nandini

    Beautiful. 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you! 🙂

  3. greenlightlady

    This is both pretty and powerful! I just got that lovely first snowfall feeling reading this, and we are a long way off from that… Now I can’t wait for some snow to take pictures of.

    Blessings ~ Wendy

    1. melodylowes

      The flakes are huge this morning and twirling down so gently – a truly breathtaking sight, although I would rather the snow wait for a few more weeks….

      1. greenlightlady

        My daughter is green over your white visitors! It sounds like a winter wonderland at your place. We have webs growing between our toes…

  4. Memoirs of a Dragon

    Perfect photo and words!

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you!

  5. Caddo Veil

    I like this one a lot–good verse!!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Caddo!

  6. Debbie

    This one was light and delicate and beautiful. Thank you, Melody and God bless!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Debbie!

  7. elizabeth

    Love everything about this. Beautifully done.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks! It sure is fun to let the imagination loose! 🙂

  8. SilverTill

    What were the preferred bird feather, when writing with a quill?

    1. melodylowes

      Good question… Goose?? 🙂

      1. SilverTill

        Goose feathers are most commonly used; scarcer, more expensive swan feathers are used for larger lettering.

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