Monday, April 30, 2018

Blackbird Morning

It's a blackbird morning.
I do not take from it
Any overt meaning…
I am happy that they are here
Exploring and enjoying
Their good fortune
In the form of seed and suet.

I am reminded of school children
Let loose for recess;
Let the good times roll.
The birds and I have negotiated
Unilaterally an accord:
 I feed them and
They come close enough
So that I can enjoy their company
From the comfortable view
Of my easy chair
Cup of coffee in hand.

I am the consummate reluctant ornithologist.

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