the Common Swift is
uncommonly swift &
flies at amazing speeds
higher than high in
azure atmosphere
nary a nap ever needs
from Scandinavia to
to the sub-Sahara,
migrating as it feeds
stays in the air
with nary a care
pausing only to breed.
image by Carl Bovis, courtesy of Sarah at dVerse poets pub
https://www.audubon.org/news/the-common-swift-new-record-holder-longest-uninterrupted-flight
a poem in my pocket 
Mar 09, 2021 @ 14:58:00
They are amazing birds… I have to find a place for them this summer.
Mar 09, 2021 @ 06:14:21
Yup; Good stuff! Rhyming the end word of each tercet really makes this flow. Well done.
Mar 09, 2021 @ 06:39:57
I appreciate your comments, Ron 🙂
Mar 09, 2021 @ 04:58:21
Excellent! Rhyme, meter, and education – three of my favorite things,
Mar 09, 2021 @ 06:40:42
Thanks, Ron! Glad you like it 🙂
Mar 09, 2021 @ 03:08:30
I’m really interested in how this prompt drew so many people (including me) to write in rhyme. I think it’s the inspiration of the swift’s freedom. Great quadrille!
Mar 09, 2021 @ 06:41:52
Rhymes take flight…thanks, Ingrid!
Mar 09, 2021 @ 00:50:48
I love the lyricism and rhythm of this, Lynn.
Mar 09, 2021 @ 06:42:30
Thank you, Lisa!
Mar 09, 2021 @ 11:05:08
You’re most welcome.
Mar 08, 2021 @ 23:52:33
Love your poem!