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For Heathcliff

I love my little canary. He sings so sweet and loud. He puffs out his feathers and looks so very proud. He starts off a-warbling. he pulls it from his soul and though I love his music I wish he had a volume control.

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Warren Doll

Date: 9/28/2018 4:21:00 PM

So well written, Francine. Especially, "I wish he had a volume control" Made me laugh.~ Warren

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/4/2018 7:05:00 AM

Oh I love this Francine! A birder and bird keeper myself, doves, and one old finch I plan to replace with a canary :) And I adore your canary's name too ;) xomo!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/5/2018 6:15:00 AM

My zebra finch sounds like a squeaky toy too, he never learned to sing;) the doves a lower pitch, so not piercing but the sound travels farther, through walls etc

Francine Roberts
Date: 6/4/2018 9:47:00 AM

I have also inherited by Mom's zebra finch who sounds like a dogs squeaky toy, pretty loud in here when they both get going, I bet doves are quieter

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/4/2018 5:59:00 AM

Beautifully written...joy springs out of your words...I like it...All the best Francine

Francine Roberts
Date: 6/4/2018 9:47:00 AM

thank you