
Night falls much later
The gloaming sighs, glass of wine;
swifts dart overhead
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Night falls much later
The gloaming sighs, glass of wine;
swifts dart overhead
Copyright Francis 2022

One man speaks the truth
Billions believe a lie
Fledgling flees the nest
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Birdsongs presage spring
as I walk through frosted trees –
the frigid moon greets
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Lunch by stagnant pools
A great tit’s insistent call
We all wish for spring
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Birds hang on the breeze
from warmer western reaches
Winter’s way to tease
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