Woodpeckering – Verbing!

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Woodpeckering

Stirring in the
early dawning
Dream-making
while slumbering
Disturbed
and awoken
to the sound of
Tap, tap, tap
A tumulting
fanfaring
of a bird
Eavesdropping in
Looking for the spot
where he will drill
Grubbing and
Bugging 
for his breakfasting
pleasure
He commences his
Woodpeckering
in earnest
His day had begun
long before mine
 
 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

Bjorn is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight
and he has prompted us to use nouns as verbs.
i.e. "Verbing" Here is my attempt!

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

26 thoughts on “Woodpeckering – Verbing!”

  9. These guys are so magnificent — and magnificent pests if they get attracted to your house! Enjoyed your write.

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    1. Thanks Bev. They are delightfully pretty but sometimes their work ethic can be too much! 🤣

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  11. I know that sound well. Sometimes, they’ll even rap on gutters, just to make their presence known, establish territories and to attract mates.

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    1. Yes I’ve seen them (and heard them!) do that on the gutters. I figured it was territorial. No food there! Thanks Ken. ☺️

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