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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2008-05-29 12:42 PM


The Invasion

The swallows have returned again
And brought some reinforcements,
A sea of birds attacking me
With streams of mud in torrents.

Their little nests are made with love
And glued fast to survive.
With broom I try to chase a pair
Before some more arrive.

They're building everwhere they see
A niche on which to hitch;
Along the porch, upon the eaves,
To them I am a witch

Because I won't allow them to
Build homes above my door.
They bring their straw and mud to glue,
I tear it down once more.

I must be ever vigilant
Before the nests are filled.
I'm not the fiend they think I am.
No hatchlings will be killed.

We have this squabble every spring,
A row I dare not lose
Or I'll be trapped by their intent
To build where ere they choose.

Forgive me please, I've no more time
To sit and play with words.
I must take up my broom and wage
"The Battle of The Birds".

By: Joyce 5/29/08


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1 posted 2008-05-29 06:41 PM


Joyce,

This is wonderful!  I bet they have their eyes on you too!  Maybe you could send some of those mosquito eaters my way!  

I love this poem.

Alison

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2 posted 2008-05-29 07:02 PM


Dear Joyce:

I loved this poem, especially because we are fighting the same battle! The swallows are determined to build in our carport and you know what that does to your cars!!!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson
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3 posted 2008-05-29 07:34 PM


Don't get me wrong Alison, I do like my swallows.  I just don't want to live with them over my head.  They keep my yard free of mosquitos.  Joyce
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4 posted 2008-05-29 07:35 PM


I know Betty, I don't dare leave my garage door open either.  Joyce
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5 posted 2008-05-31 04:52 AM


Oh so cute!

Love,
MiCheLLe

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6 posted 2008-06-01 02:36 PM


I love this one Joyce. You are a blessing and a joy to read. "late"
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7 posted 2008-06-03 06:39 AM


this is a great piece dear joyce. I love it!

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



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8 posted 2008-06-04 08:06 AM


Oh my gosh - I love this.  Fun, true, nice rhyme, nice pattern.  Lovely.
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9 posted 2008-06-12 03:29 AM


While I love the poem itself, I can not help but be reminded of the other animals I've had to 'keep from my doorsteps' that people have abandoned along the way .  It's only mid summer and I've had to take 4 dogs and 17 cats to the shelter because I can't afford to pay the pet deposit on the house I rent to keep them myself.

Birds are only wild animals trying to reclaim what was once theirs...It's the previously sheltered ones that are 'released into the wild' that tugs at my heart strings.

Anyways, good poem   I'll step off my morose step stool.  I really like the way you flowed from line to line.

BWA~

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10 posted 2008-06-13 10:33 AM


I enjoyed this one greatly. I could read this over and over. So cute, I can almost see the battle. Thanks for sharing!!

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11 posted 2008-06-14 01:48 AM


Broken Winged Angel, I have had that same problem.  Dumped off dogs and cats.  I do my best for them and some I keep and the rest I either find homes for or take to the pet shelter.  These birds although I love them I try to nudge a little further down the eaves or into the trees or another building where they would be welcome.  I just cannot have them over my head at the door.  Thanks for reading.Joyce
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12 posted 2008-06-14 01:49 AM


Thnks K-K.  I am glad you enjoyed this.  Love, Joyce
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13 posted 2008-07-27 08:49 AM


Dear Joyce

I love your sense of humour!  A great poem!  We have to be careful here in Australia with out magpies!  Once they nest in trees they wage war on whoever is unfortunate enough to walk in their 'territory'.  They can do some nasty damage if they hit target.

Love Elizabeth xo


Joyce Johnson
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14 posted 2008-07-27 10:42 AM


Thank you Elizabeth.  That must be why we call mischievous people, "Magpies"  I am unfamiliar with them.  Thanks for reading.  Love, Joyce
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