Open Poetry #44 |
Woodpeckers and the chain of life |
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Woodpeckers are wonderful. Each spring they hammer the trees with their chiseled beaks and shock absorber heads to create new nests, and many smaller birds benefit by re-cycling these pre-drilled cozy warm tree-hole nests. Birds often cooperate in symbiotic fashion. But beware, the hungry hawk is always ready and has its needs as well. When setting up backyard feeders birdbaths, water fountains or nesting boxes, remember the chain of life is long and has many links. The woodpeckers, blue jays and flickers are busy in the neighborhood again. Two tufted titmice visit each morning alongside a handful of chickadees, numerous song sparrows, occasional finches and wrens. A brilliant ruby red male Cardinal and his tawny brown mate have set up housekeeping nearby. The quiet female always sits patiently on a branch above the feeder tray, allowing her mate the first share. On the ground, the resident mourning doves coo gently as several cheerful robins search the grass for wiggle worm treats. I am grateful so many have returned seeking sustenance and shelter for another round of Spring. Meanwhile, a resident hawk sits in nearby pines along the misty river bank. And so begins another round of the wondrous magical cycle called life. |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
watching nature in action is a treat. I just like that the bird songs are back! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Poetry 'Springs' eternal! fine imagery ... effective nature write! Applause!! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You have painted a beautiful scenery, dear Kacy. All living beings need to keep vigilant always. There are many kinds of hawks! You have perceived perfect harmony. Love, Margherita |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Susan, Bruce, Margherita...thanks for the visit! Birds have always fascinated me, and each year the rites of Spring give me new hope that we can all learn to protect their habitats worldwide. Each day I receive Bird Life International email updates of what is happening globally to protect endangered species and foster good environmental awareness of our winged chain of life. I cannot even imagine Spring without Wings. *link to Birdlife International's website: http://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/global/index.html Today's update is a must read!!! http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2009/03/alaskan_fisheries_protected.html |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy, you should be charging me for all the posts of yours that I have saved over the years! Your poetic talent appears to come 'Nature-ally'. I checked out the links you gave in your reply. All it takes is one of the links (i.e. the cod) to go missing, to effect a total upset in the eco-system! Linda |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This is a good bird poem. We have sparrows, wrens, sea gulls, and pigeons. The pigeons are nice because you can eat them if you have to. Pigeons, and people are part of that chain of life. Love Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-27-2009 03:38 PM).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Excellent nature write Kacy. It's just a pleasure to read the words of others that have such respect for life. Very enjoyable. Eric |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well...I loved the poem, but as for those woodpeckers. I have to tell you if they would stick to the trees I wouldn't mind, but the little peckers get up early and rat-a-tat-tat on my metal chimney cap. Okay, I will honor nature, and accept the morning "taps" as new birth just for you. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I love birds too, Kacy. Woodpeckers are facinating creatures and I remember the hawks all too well. As a child it was my job to shake a towel at them to drive them away from the chickens. I was probably lucky they didn't take me. Ida |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Happy to have so many wonderful nature loving poets here! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
LOL at Mysteria's bird issue response! ~ Those birdies.... Enjoyed this write so much! ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Kacy, Watch who you're calling a "nature" lover. I love "human nature". Bobby |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Awww, come on, Mysteria, let the woodies have their love song - they don't mean any harm (the louder the better as far as he is concerned!). |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Grinning at Krawdad's reply to Mysteria's chimney peckers comment. Ida, so you were a hawk chaser? Bobby, I love human nature as well, but in truth? I think I prefer observing birds much more. Arctic, I knew you were a fine feathered poet friend. Eric, thank you for the visit and kind comment! |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Have you been looking out our dining room window? We have the same birds, except woodpeckers are rarely seen. We enjoy them so much, too. Loved your poem. Rae |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I never met a woman yet that would respond when a man whistled, or banged on a tree, have you? ((^*)) |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Kacy you do paint a beautiful word picture of the coming of Spring. You tell it tenderly with a genuine love of all the wildlife. I loved it. Love to you my friend. Lindsay |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Cute name, woodies! LOL awwee ARCTIC WIND |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
loved your poem |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
YES! ... "And so begins another round of the wondrous magical cycle called life(!)" FINALLY Spring!! continuing applause for this 'penning'!! |
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