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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-07-13 06:07 PM

There was a story in our local paper
about a lady who has fed the seagulls
near her home for over the last 20 years.
It inspired me to write this.

* * * * *

They come in search of food
As they fly along the shore
They see her familiar figure
She's been here many times before

The lady of the seagulls
Feeds the birds here every day
She's relied upon by many
For just a while she'll stay

Some gulls have been in battle
As they hobble on one leg
They squawk to get her attention
The only way they know to beg

Her feathered friends are many
How she loves being near the sea
The perfect place for contemplation
Here her life seems trouble free

When her basket is finally empty
En masse they'll take to the skies
A look of quiet contentment
Can be seen in the dear lady's eyes

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

[This message has been edited by Suetang (07-13-2002 06:50 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-07-13 06:29 PM

(smiles) Oh my goshl, I'm so happy you shared this story with us, sweet friend, this must be so very special to have so many feathered friends every day! (kiss on cheek) May she continue to make her and the birds smile, sweet friend, this is beautiful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Alicia
Member

since 2002-03-22

Posts 279

2 posted 2002-07-13 06:51 PM

~Enjoyed this! And living by the sea myself have in my mind the image of a local man who does the same, and when passing this all you see is a mass of gulls surrounding from the ground to hovering above his head and short bursts of him there in the middle. Must be some hungry birds. Not sure I'd enjoy so much being on the inside, but it sure is something watching from the outside. Neat write. Take care. *Peace.

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

3 posted 2002-07-13 06:59 PM

Enjoyed!

Cold hands means a warm heart

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

4 posted 2002-07-13 07:27 PM

And there she is day after day feeding her beloved birds. Such a beautiful picture you have painted with your words Sue.

Thank you, I loved this. Hugs, Marti

"Even if life is full of thorns, I still embrace it for I know that in between those thorns, there is a rose worth all the pain."

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

5 posted 2002-07-13 08:22 PM

And I am suddenly reminded of Mary Poppins. Where would we be without the bird ladies of the world and all the poets of the world?
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2002-07-13 09:34 PM

Sue: Delightful story! We love to go feed the seagulls which inhabit Lake Coeur d'Alene but it's only once a week. They fare well however, as there is someone there feeding most every day. This lady is really commited to her job.

Betty Lou Hebert

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