A Painted Table

My friends come dine with me, while nature writes its poetry. 
Corn, maize, sunflower seeds, bread, nuts and fruit for all 
your needs. A bowl of water for you to wash, a gentle sip and 
your thirst may quash. Through the pine the sun doth glow, 
around the table the colours flow. Before my eyes this 
coloured mist, the morning air and dewdrops kissed. Blue ****,
Great **** danced the floor, Blackbirds, Thrushes wanting more.
Spotted Flycatchers dart and dash, Chaffinch, Bullfinch preen
and splash. The Treecreeper stalks the maize, a Bee Eater green
on yellow floats the haze. Jays and Magpies for morsels fight,
Wagtails hop in black and white. The Robin stands and shows
his chest, the Siskin lands not far from nest. A Yellow Wagtail 
carries the eye, all is song beneath the sky. A Crossbill comes
and steals the seeds, the Wren is perched and gently feeds. On
a branch high above sit a pair of Turtle Doves, as a Bunting 
sings to the one he loves. Warblers, Goldcrests scrap for corn, 
Sparrows skip and clean the lawn. This mornings table was
with colour blessed, all was warm in natures nest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kaabour Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 6:07 AM
How colorful...... hypnotic and mesmerizing.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Table fit for a feast of beautiful colors Daniel.. such delights as your poetry reads tonight...luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup..
Parrish-Spence Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Mother nature will always keep you in her heart. Great imagery, color, and sound.
A  Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 6:38 PM
YOU MUST BE FEEDING ALL THE BIRDIES IN THE PARK .HOW ABOUT THEM SQUIREL? I CAN ACTULLY VISUALIZE YOUR WHOLE POEM. WELL AT LEAST I THINK YOU ARE FEEDING ALL TYPES OF BIRDS AROUND YOU .ENJOYED....IRMA
Chircop Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Beautiful painting of friends joined together,having fun over dinner,and beautiful scenery of nature..Buon apetite..Beautiful poem:)Charma
Kendrick Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Oh for the love of the birds of nature. Great write bringing in so many birds that we are glorious. Keep the nature writes flowing. Sara
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February 12, 2010 at 2:14 PM
What a colorful table Mother Nature has set in your poem, Daniel. You write so well about animals and nature. I have been ill (and traveling) but hope we don't lose touch. Love, Carolyn
Palli Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Exciting dinner!
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