“Be as a bird,
Perched on a frail branch
That she feels bending beneath her,
Still she sings away all the same,
Knowing she has wings.”
Victor Hugo
In summer, they are very territorial
They don’t like to share their space
But in the depths of the frozen winter
They’ll invite their friends to your place
And they will sing you, the sweetest songs
All they ask in return, is some succulent food
Even in the midst of the most chilling weather
Their joyous songs can brighten anyone’s mood
Their favorite foods are cracked corn and apples
They also relish both sunflower and safflower seeds
I know of no other winter songs, as sweet as theirs
And unlike us, just a little kindness satisfies their needs
And unlike many other birds, they do not migrate
They remain in their chosen home, all the year long
If the long, bitter winter is now giving you the blues
Put out some cardinal food, and listen to their songs
“My profession is to always be alert,
To find God in nature,
To know God’s lurking places,
To attend to all the oratorios
And all the operas that He provides.”
Henry David Thoreau
©2009, Mr. Ed
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You're so right about Cardinals - (very territorial) Good poem - good info... Later, Mike
Newfie hugs, Rose
~W~
Thanks Ed!
Love,
Tiger Lily
And unlike us, just a little kindness satisfies their needs
Your kinship with nature shines once again via your verses here, Mr. Ed. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
Simply 'Heavenly' . . . a grand and uplifting write!!
Blessings,
Lance
Carole~
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
I'm just about heading out to feed my little friends, it's going to be a darn cold event, though our hearts will be warm. Jasmin Horst
And watch for the Birds Whisperer, he get mighty jealous.
Edvard
S.
Several years ago at my son's in the snow white winters
The robins in the are gather by the dozens and shared the drying fruits of a cherry tree, this year, they are not here but replaced
by an awesome vision, a family of wild turkeys 13 in all
feed around the same cherry tree and several of the claimb
the fragile branches as they feed, cherries fall to the ground
sharing with their family members........ they come around almost every day
peace be with you
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.