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Joy Upon The Windowsill
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Joy Upon The Windowsill |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Joy Upon The Windowsill ~*Marge Tindal*~  I don't have a web-cam to bring you what I see I only hope my words can describe it vividly Right outside my window each morning, noon and night Feathered friends come to enjoy the seeds of their delight  Cardinals all adorned in their fluttering red With Mockingbird close by singing for his bread  I am caught in constant amaze at the kaleidoscopic coloring All upon my windowsill as they come a'fluttering  Wrens and Sparrows chirping join the merry throng There is joy abounding in their gratitude of song  How my heart is lifted by their antics at the feeding table I will continue my abundant offerings as long as I am able I feed their need with morsels they find to their delight In turn they give me joy of song singing me into the night ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Clapping here Marge! What a wonderfully uplifting piece for me today. I have missed my birdies so much since our move from the country ... it's just not been the same anymore. Oh how I enjoyed this beautifully cheery piece, thank you my friend!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh,Kit~ I wish everyone could see them ~ Hope I've shared just a bit of the splendor they bring~ Every once in a while a Blue Jay swoops in to share in the feast~ But he's hungry too ... so they tolerate him~ The regal Cardinals are my favorites~ And ... my aviary on the front porch contains almost as many as the out of doors~ Glad I could give you a smile this day~ Love ya' *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
One of my favorite spots is dining at the Riverview with some good company...  .. with throngs of hummingbirds hovering just inches from the windows enjoying their feast of fancy...This is a wonderful reminder, Marge - Thanks..  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Marge---This is so great. Though, I live in the city, I have a small yard with a beautiful apple tree and several bird feeders. The cardinals are my favorite, too. This morning for some reason, there were dozens of sparrows singing and fluttering about the smaller tree. Who needs a webcam, when we've got Margecam! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh did I love this one. I have birdfeeders as well, but in B.C. we have different birds of course. I wish I could see a real cardinal, but we have those squacking bluejays, woodpeckers, and the cutest little chickadees you ever have seen or heard in your life. They give you way more than you can ever give them, and they love my wind chimes. Oh see, don't get me started about little birds, and I hope everyone helps them out in the winter. I want to start a bird hotel BEAUTIFUL Marge, thank you for this one. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This is really uplifting and joyful and the presentation is lovely! The cardinal is my favourite bird as well, and of course, you know that red is my favourite colour. Cardinals are so vibrant and beautiful, also my Grandma loved birds and nature. I still remember her Cardinal haiku - that's what inspired me to become a poet. One of my best moments in the day is sipping on my coffee or tea in the morning and watching the kaleidoscope of birds outside my window...your poem was a pleasant reminder~ Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh my gosh, I love birds, this singing sparrow twitters to you in cheer! (smiles) Harmony and song fill your sweet words, sweet friend! (smiles) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marge, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Marge - this is really sweet. I too have many fine feathered friends to gaze upon each morning with my coffee. We have had everyone of our five birdhouses filled to capacity, plus a robin and her four babies in a nest in the eaves of our deck. Unknowingly they bring us such joy. Very nice. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--You fly like feathered friends with words, each song as sweet as calling bird. Thank you for this gift. Hugs! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My Abby would love your window, just as I do. I have some of my own, and I would share them with you! Tea and scones, at your request... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thanks everyone !  Glad to see this enjoyed by so many.  Nan~ The hummers are on the other side and such a delight to watch~ Duncan~ LOL @ 'Margecam' ... thankee~ Martie~ You're a sweetie ... I keep hoping you'll get a Cardinal~ Karilea~ Hmmm ! Make that coffee and a puppy, and we've got a date~ Thanks again to ALL for enjoying~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
There is nothing more wonderful and soothing than the sound of birds singing outside your window. We have some beautiful ones here. Butcher birds and magpies have the prettiest songs, but the parrots of all colours are the prettiest by far. Thank you for this, I loved it. Dee |
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sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Marge, lovely poem! Are you sure you are not in my back yard?? They are beautiful! ~hugs~smiles ~Marie~ |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a delightful treat, Marge! Thanks! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Ahhh the red cardinals, I so enjoyed them when I lived in the States. We don't have them overhere. I really love this picturepoem, but you already knew that, didn't you. I'm still having internetproblems. It throws me out ever so often. Has to do with the change to ISDN. Hope it will be over soon. Thanks again sweet girl for showing me those lovely birds. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
I LOVE IT!!!I LOVE IT!!!Your words are beautiful and bring it all to life. Magnificent. Thank you, so much, for sharing this vision. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Thank you for sharing this. I love birds. We live in the country and usually have a yard full of birds. I also have 4 house birds. Enjoyed reading this. Cardinals are so pretty. I like the blue birds, too. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
Beautiful writing yuh the only thing that happens out my window is my cat getting run over yuh |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderful , beautiful words and images you portrayed Mardge !! thanks for taking me there right into your garden Hope P.S I have just been watching some colourful parrots in mine earlier |
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cottage Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 138 |
marge, this is cute and delightful beaming cottage |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Marge, See now that's why I miss Michigan! It was nice to be reminded. Thanks. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, Marge...this is absolutely first rate, both the poetry and the pix. We had a woodpecker in our yard this morning, searching for a hole in the wooden brace for our missing-in-action TV antennae. We always have chickadees, sparrows, ravens, owls, sandhill cranes in the summer, and robins in the spring. I love that window feeder of yours. You are in tune with the feathered ones as much as us two-legged featherless birds. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- I LOVE this! Thanks for inviting me to peek out your window. Reading this...I really felt as if I was THERE, enjoying their beauty with you. What a gorgeous sight... LOVE YOU~ Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Marge~ A lovely reminder that there are some beautiful things to look forward to each day. Nature is one of those, and watching happy little creations like birds is a good way to get a little joy. Great pictures too. Hugs, Deb |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Windows are nice especialy when crowded with birds........ Liked a lot Stay warm Jon |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
marge, I love nature, and i love your style, this was a real treat this morning! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
You don't need a web-cam, if you can show such beauty using your words.... Enjoyed this one, my friend... Regards O Marge, Sudhir |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Dee~ Oh, I just love sharing the birds with you~ I have a Red Lored and an African Gray .. among my menagerie ... they are so fun ! SunshineMist~ Could be ! Drop me an e-mail and let me know where you are~ Denise~ Thank you, my friend~ Titia~ Glad to share them with you, sweetie~ Hope those ISDN problems get fixed 'soon' ! StarTime~ Thanks, Karen~ Nice to see you here~ SmartChick~ It's so nice to share our winged songsters~ Thanks~ Walt~ Awwww ! Get a bird ... they fly OVER the cars~ Hope~ I am glad we can share our window views~ Thank you~ MidniteSun~ Hope your little birds stay nice and warm. I sure do love them~ Thank you for sharing~ Vicky~ LOL @ you~ Glad to have you 'peeking' in~ Love you~ BloomingRose~ I wish everyone could see these delightful feathered friends~ Thanks, gal~ Jon~ So pleased to know you enjoyed them. Thanks. Chelsea~ Thank you. Pleased to know you enjoyed the view~ Sudhir~ Always a pleasure to share with you my friend. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You've passed the joy along to us... this is a delight! *S* Beautiful presentation! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernGal~ I just love knowing you got to share my little winged friends~ Thank you soooooo much~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: This is just lovely! I too enjoy the birds in our area, which, of course, are different than yours. The cardinals are so beautiful! I have never seen one in the wild. Just pictures. What a gift birds are! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I'm so happy to share them with you. I sometimes forget that there are those who haven't seen the Cardinal. If anything ... they are even more vividly colored than any photo could show. GORGEOUS~ Truly GORGEOUS~ Thanks, hon. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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