[HopeandGlory]

athletic
jewel like dragonfly
handstand does

rim 9/30/05

[HopeandGlory]

John Milton

To the Nightingale

O NIGHTINGALE that on yon bloomy spray
    Warbl'st at eeve, when all the woods are still,
    Thou with fresh hope the lover's heart dost fill,
    While the jolly hours lead on propitious May.
Thy liquid notes that close the eye of day,
    First heard before the shallow cuckoo's bill,
    Portend success in love. O, if Jove's will
    Have linked that amorous power to thy soft lay,
Now timely sing, ere the rude bird of hate
    Foretell my hopeles doom, in some grove nigh;
    As thou from year to year hast sung too late
For my relief, yet hadst no reason why.
    Whether the Muse or Love call thee his mate,
    Both them I serve, and of their train am I.

by John Milton (1608 - 1674)

[Soaring Feather]

Hope, this graphic is beautiful and whimsical. Thank for the lovely haiku.