'I saw a little singer clad in scarlet plumage bright,
The poplar branches quivered by dawn's wind lightly blown,
And like a breeze-swept poppy-flower
The red bird rocked and shone...' Others were not as moved by the lovely creature.
"See the bird?"
Yup.
from 'The First Red Bird' by Evaleen Stein
Friday, December 9, 2011
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What a gorgeous bird! And I don't mean you!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the Summer holidays may be a long one.
Amazing that you have pretty birds like that in your own backyard: awesome!
ReplyDeleteDitto MMMC. That bird is amazing. We don't have birds like that around here.
ReplyDeleteStop the press.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely in love with your wild red parrot.
He/she makes me feel like smiling.
But, dear-o-dear!
Yes, I do agree with MMMC.
How many days have gone past since "break up"?
How many to go?
When's Christmas.