Frank, I like very much the use of the verb'tick'.
Could it be 'ticks' rather than 'is ticking'? I would
have an inclination towards 'quite young'-something to
do with the rhythm (for me!). Well done!
cheers, cara
--- Frank Faust <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > the
movement caught my eye
> a sudden motion repeated
> like a nervous twitch
> the clouds are a pure white against blue
> high up and distant this bright morning
> and in the flowering cherry
> a small fantail is ticking its tail
> neither a wagtail nor a scissors-grinder
> unless very young
> but a new bird among the blossom
> yet another sign of spring
> I will call it harbinger
>
> ~
>
> Frank
>
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