WOW! I didn't know you had a lyrical inclination Marlene. That is a LOVELY poem. It flows so well and is quite moving and conjures up all sorts of imagery for me. That is your photo too I take it? Excellent. And the postwork too. The complete package is first class all the way. =o]

Oh Marlene!! What a wonderful design!!! You should give Hallmark a run for thier money!! This is so full of Spring "Promise"!!! Excellent composition!! Love the font/text and the subtle color you chose! The composition of the Chicka-dee, and the superb contrast makes it really "Pop"!! Vote

Superb work in words and image!! I await the coming home of my swifts and swallows in North Yorkshire.Uk. Such brave wee birds. Thank you so much for this beautiful work. It lit my eventime. No RR?? Think I might have make fresh bread for the morning!!!!! Have to keep busy ;-)

Is it a chickadee?Lol,I thought it was a sparrow,but hey,I don't know birds at all!At least I knew it wasn't a duck. ;^) Glad you guys like it.Yes,Kort it's my shot,too. :^)

Qvack...Not a duck? Marlene...I think I will just save this one to My Pictures so it always comes up on the screen saver.Radiant & restoring.Keywords for me. I have an idea now.

I love your text and your 'birdie' capture ! Thanks for sharing ... before the RR server 'goes down' ...................... :)

Has RR been down at all? It must have happened while i was sleeping then. What a beautiful poem indeed. Someones multitaleeeenteeeeed. #:o) Gorgeous capture as well....but whats this? Eric says its a Chicka-dee (LOL...what a funny name)....kinda ruins that whole poem for ya doesnt it? At least together with this picture. LOL. Im just being an idiot, ignore me. The more i look at that composition the more i like it. The text actually fits perfectly. Usually i never like it whenever people jams a bunch of text on to their pictures like that, but in your case it only adds to it. Beautiful! Im fairly sure my english is worse than ususal....being this tired and all....so im gonna end here by wishing you a wonderful post-humpday!!!! #:O)

Super ballance and fantastic words. You certainly have a winner here. Thank you for sharing another side to your creativity. Egmont

I love your words and concept my friend.. and i agree with every single word andreas said and ot mentioned.. VOTE!!

Well now, I learn something new everyday! Very sweet poem with a lot of feeling, I'm aghast! Your a poet and I think you should keep this up, you have a talent for it! Of course it fits this image nicely...lovely shot here Marlene! Aloha!

Beautiful work.

Excellent, the blue background goes well with the mono colours of the bird.

great words and presentation !

Beautiful idea and a very nice poem (did you write that?) but above all: A wonderful shot og the sparrow. I love those little birds! Excellent!

WOW you are creative in more areas than one! This is awesome work Marlene ... the picture and text go perfectly. I thought it was a sparrow too BTW :)

Wonderful composition Marlene! The poem is brilliant, the photo so sweet, and together they sparkles of life, love and sunshine!!!

superb composition and post work.Also a wonderful poem.A lot of quality here and in your heart,Thank you for sharing.Vote

Splendid everything !

Aw, lovely romantic work! sigh Excellent work, Marlene, how touching! :)

What a fantastic composition ! And you wrote the perfect poem... I love it, Marlene ! :~)

this touches my soul in a big way the words and compo are amazing .. your work here is brilliant and i love this ..!! your artists touch really shines here!! ...

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A nice piece of writing to compliment your image. Looks like a presentation card :)

LOVLEY!!!!!!!!!

Don't feel bad! I recently found out there are about 50 different kinds of ducks in Oregon. But I don't think they counted the lame politicians down in Salem. I figure if it quacks, close enough. Now, where did I put the shotgun??? The composition on this is wonderful, btw, but the poetry, now that is truly extraordinary and very lovely.

Wonderful details and colors like ink drawing. Wonderful harmony of words and image. Intellectual work, excellent production!!

Oh Marlene! This is so beautiful, so sweet...so You! It always amazes me when people can write a beautiful poem and you have succeeded with both your poetry and your stunning picture... I love both of them! This goes straight to my favorites and I hope you do more of this!!! :-) Bravo!!! V*

Perfect match the bird, and the lirics. Just beautiful!

Wow!!!!!!!this is amazing shot so beautiful bird lovely one so sweet my dear friend ,fantastic pose and colors!!!V

why i don't know this gallerie??? oh!!! It's very beautiful and i like very much your composition color and lighting ;) good week and kiss