Crosswords and Birds

I love words. Always have. I read before age five and continue to be an avid reader. So far this year I’ve completed 63 books, mostly fiction with a few histories and biographies thrown in. I read a newspaper every morning, digital version, of course. I also like to play with words, so I write every day and do the New York Times crossword puzzle most days too. For me Word Work is word play — and play is a really good thing!

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So here you go, my friends… a poem about words and birds!

Crosswords and Birds

Crosswords,

as I solve,

help me swallow

digest, dissolve

cross words

that threatened

to cross the line.

Yes.

Words

cross the line

sometimes.

But sometimes

letting them

fly

is worth it.

Other times

it’s better

to say goodbye

and let yourself fly-

a swallow

seeking new ground,

where you can perch

or burrow

and make the sounds

that bring you joy,

express excitement,

or communicate

with others of your ilk.

Ilk

is a great hint

for a crossword.

It reminds me to

find my flock

in whose company I’m

perfectly safe to

roost,

or cut loose

with occasional

cross words.

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Hear me read Crosswords and Birds here ☝🏼

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Swallow, of the avian ilk