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The Pink Birdhouse

A pink birdhouse hangs Mother bird laid her eggs The eggs hatched babies The mother bird searches for food Leaving her babies Alone they chirp they are hungry The black squirrel hears sounds It stops looks inside Then he rushes inside The little babies screams The mother bird returns Chasing the black squirrel away from the nest She sees some babies dead With the babies left She takes them to safety To a safer nest Away from the squirrel Now the squirrel builds her nest In the pink birdhouse

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Sand Blown

Date: 10/18/2023 6:34:00 AM

......compete-to-shun....some-mother mother....from her fine-nest......stan

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/18/2023 10:33:00 AM

Hello Sand Blown, yes I do believe you are right. Enjoy your day Stan. /Darlene\

Valsa George

Date: 9/8/2023 1:50:00 AM

It is so enjoyable to see a mother bird nurturing her offsprings in a nest. Sad the squirrel came and killed some of the birdlings. Beautiful narration.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/9/2023 3:22:00 PM

Hello Valsa, Valsa, that squirrel is still living in the pink bir/dhouse. I find that very strange. The bird is a good mother to her babies. Thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs./Darlene

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/3/2023 10:53:00 AM

poor mummy bird and remaining babies, the squirrel certainly has its sights on the this family for mealtimes. The animal kingdom like the humankind eat meat like cows and sheep, and that is exactly what the squirrel is doing. BLESSINGS AND HUGS DEAR FRIEND.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/3/2023 11:56:00 AM

Hello Jennifer, Yes it is so sad for this to happpen. I was shocked to see this happen. the squirrel is atill there in the pink birdhouse. When spring comes it will be interesting to see what happens. Blessings & Hugs. /Darlene\

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/3/2023 6:17:00 AM

A very fine poem illustrating the beauty in life and the cruelty in Nature just as there is cruelty in man's world to. God bless you.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/3/2023 11:57:00 AM

Hello Robert, it is good to see you back. Yes there is cruelty in both worlds. God Bless you. /Darlene/

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 8/31/2023 4:53:00 PM

Bad squirrel, but nature. What a beautiful poem, my friend Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/1/2023 4:31:00 AM

Hello Maria, yes bad squirrel. I look forward to spring to see if the bird will take over the pink birdhouse. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/31/2023 6:32:00 AM

It just made me wanna yell at the squirrel to leave the babies alone. Very nicely done, Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/31/2023 10:44:00 AM

Hello Akkina Downing, Ifelt like screaming, but I knew it would not help. The squirrel is still there. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Judy Ball

Date: 8/29/2023 4:06:00 PM

WoW Darlene. Few of us have ever thought of a squirrel being an enemy for birds and their nests. However a squirrel is a rodent so I guess he can be. A lesson in nature. Sometimes it can be cruel. Well written and well described my friend. A good read. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2023 4:24:00 AM

Hello Judy Ball, Yes nature can be cruel. The squirrel is still in the birdhouse. It will be interesting to see what happens in the Spring.T hank you for the lovely comment. Hugs. /Darlene

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/29/2023 9:54:00 AM

A creative write. I enjoyed reading it. The pink birdhouse is now the pink squirrel house. Have a blessed/great day.............

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/29/2023 10:38:00 AM

Hello Paula, Yes the pink birdhouse is now the squirrel's house. For now. I am thinking that a another bird will fight for the pink birdhouse. Hugs. /Darlene/

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/29/2023 6:52:00 AM

what a cute little story, Darlene. I enjoyed this.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/29/2023 10:35:00 AM

Hello Andrea, I am pleased to hear this. Hugs. /Darlene\

Mulu Magdalinos

Date: 8/28/2023 11:54:00 PM

Hello Darlene, powerful imagery,well done my friend!! Have a blessed day!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/29/2023 4:38:00 AM

Hello Mulu, Thank you Mulu. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/28/2023 3:53:00 PM

Well articulated, Darlene, your composition exhibits a commendable usage of evocative imagery. Your vivid depiction effectively captures the essence of your observations, thereby constructing a vivid mental picture.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/29/2023 4:41:00 AM

Hello Sotto, Thank you Sotto. The squirrel is still in the pink birdhouse. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/27/2023 7:25:00 AM

Such is nature Darlene as you have poignantly portrayed here in your lovey poem! Happy Sunday xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2023 11:17:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, You know sometimes mother nature can be cruel. the squirrel is still in the pink birdhouse. Happy Sunday Mike. xxxx-oooo./Darlene\

Silent One

Date: 8/27/2023 3:14:00 AM

You describe what you saw so well here and have really created an image of that... Hope you have a lovely Sunday.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2023 4:37:00 AM

Hello Silent One. Good morning. Thank you for the this lovely comment. The mother bird had a big battle with the squirrel. they are all safe now. the squirrel is still in the pink birdhouse. Enjoy ytour Sunday my friend. /Darlene\

Aurore Severo

Date: 8/26/2023 10:01:00 PM

Very sweet I love the color pink, so couldn't resist to read!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2023 4:40:00 AM

Hello Aurore, I also love the color pink So does the squirrel. The squirrel still live in the birdhouse. Enjoy your Sunday my friend. /Darlene/

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/26/2023 9:08:00 AM

Oh so sad about the babies lost. The squirrel took over the birdhouse. They can be so bold in many ways. You wrote this story so well and showed how she took her babies to safety. Well done.:)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2023 10:38:00 AM

Hello Heidi, Thank you Heidi. I found it hard to believe that a squirrel would take over a birdhouse. The squirrel is still there. hugs. /Darlene\

Ink Empress

Date: 8/26/2023 7:54:00 AM

This is so beautifully written and crafted. A very poignant and powerful write. How a mother would go all the way to protect her babies. So well depicted and delivered. I love the way you’ve used descriptive diction and imagery here and this made me feel so much. Love it , Ink

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2023 10:47:00 AM

Hello Ink Empress, so nice to meet you. Thank you Ink Empress ,a mother's love for her babies is very strong. Thank you for this wonderful comment. I had emotion feelings when i wrote every word to this poem. This makes me feel good that you had feelings when reading this poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene?

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 8/25/2023 5:34:00 PM

Dear Darlene De Beaulieu, have a great day. Enjoyed read!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2023 10:50:00 AM

Hello Abodullah Alhemaidy, so nice to meet you. Thank you for the lovely comment Abodullah Alhemaidy. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/25/2023 4:47:00 PM

Hello Darlene! A great observational story on the animal kingdom..I liked it. Glad You have sharp observational skills on nature!the mother tiook her babies to a better place. Hugs, Panagiota xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2023 10:52:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, Yes mother bird took her babies to a better place. Hugs. /Darlene\xxx Hugs.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/25/2023 1:14:00 PM

- Poor little baby birds... good that the mother is looking after them... was it the squirrel that killed them? - Lovely poem, Darlene :) - hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 8/26/2023 2:03:00 PM

Sad :(

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2023 3:47:00 PM

Hello Sunshine Smile, Yes it was the squirrel that killed the baby birds. So sad that happened. The squirrel is still in the pink birdhouse. Hugs. /Dar;ene\