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A Second Home

The brisk wind whistles from treetops
The snow crunches underneath my feet
Another storm will be on the way
The weather doesn’t skip a beat

The sun glows on the hillside
Billboards of shadows create games to play
The squirrels try to steal all the food
The birds keep trying, then fly away

I wonder how they tolerate this cold
I haven’t seen any of their homes yet
But mine has become one of them
On this, I can certainly bet!

Heidi Sands

1/26/22

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Lindsay Laurie Date: 2/1/2022 4:11:00 PM Hello Heidi ... even in the depths of winter there is beauty that will warm your heart. Your poem delivers this message - thanks Heidi - Lindsay Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 2/1/2022 5:34:00 PM Thank you for your comments and kindness Lindsay and you are welcome :)

Edward Ibeh Date: 1/30/2022 3:19:00 PM Such a lovely piece here, Heidi:-) Love the vivid imagery! Blessings to you, xoxo Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/31/2022 5:57:00 AM Thank you very much Edward. Blessings. xoxo :)

Joe Dimino Date: 1/27/2022 12:09:00 PM The birds in the eaves I don't mind so much -- but, the mice and squirrels, read my sign: "Keep out, or else". Well said, Heidi. Have a great day! Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 1/28/2022 7:36:00 AM Roof-rats in Phoenix, huge! They can find their way into an attic, and cause a lot damage. Oh well, maybe they were here first:) Joe. Heidi Sands Date: 1/27/2022 1:20:00 PM Lol I understand. Joe. We have Flying Squirrels here too. I hope you are having a great day too. Enjoy. Thank you :)

Valsa George Date: 1/27/2022 8:20:00 AM It is interesting that the birds and squirrels have made your house a second home.... ! Hope you are able to bear the chill ! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/27/2022 8:34:00 AM Well they aren't inside, but may get some warmth next to it and landing on the sill. The food helps them too, when they can get some apart from the squirrels. ! Thank you for your visit and comment Valsa :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/27/2022 6:48:00 AM Interesting angle, Heidi. Never thought of myself as owning a second home -- for the birds and squirrels! At least Congress hasn't taxed me on my second home -- yet! lol... And belated congratulations to you on your endearing poem, POTD, on which you collaborated with Edward Ibeh! Here's to a third home somewhere (else). lol :) gw Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/27/2022 7:24:00 AM Thank you very much Gershon. I appreciate your support. I hope all is well and you have a nice day -9 degrees here ugh! Trying to stay warm :)

Mike Gentile Date: 1/27/2022 4:39:00 AM I love the premise of this one Heidi. your the birds may besmearing a little part of your space to keep warm! I too, often wonder how they stay warm! This is a beautiful write! Hope the storm is not too bad for you. happy Thursday! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/27/2022 6:14:00 AM I am happy you loved it Mike. There are less birds with the squirrels taking over and causing havoc. It looks like the storm will be a big one with lots of snow and hurricane force winds. The news now uses terms like bomb cyclone lol. Thank you for your kind comment. Happy Thursday :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/26/2022 4:05:00 PM Hello Heidi, i do think that the birds made your home theirs as well. Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/27/2022 10:37:00 AM Hello Heid, oh the squirrels are getting violent I did not know they eat bird seeds. Wow! Your welcome. #njoy your day. Hugs. Heidi Sands Date: 1/26/2022 4:41:00 PM Yes. They did, but the squirrels did too and the squirrels are taking over this year, even breaking hanging bird feeders! Thank you for your visit Darlene. I hope all is well.. hugs :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/26/2022 2:11:00 PM Despite the cold the birds and squirrels seem to hang around for the fun--I am seeing that all along --rain, shine, or snow. Wonderfully captured moments, Heidi. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/26/2022 2:16:00 PM Yes, that's true Vijay. I hope you are enjoying them. Thank you for your visit and comment. I hope you have a nice evening :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/26/2022 2:07:00 PM I'm jealous, we've only had a few frosts, not a sign of any snow yet.. Tom Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/26/2022 2:11:00 PM Oh my, Tom. You can have some of ours! We have plenty on the ground and a Northeaster coming with another foot on Saturday. I could send you some? :)

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/26/2022 1:13:00 PM Charming rhyme~winter seems to bring so much movement even though the plants and trees have gone to rest...you capture all the delightfulness that the winter has to offer. I am sure the birds will find safe haven at your home. Blessings, Paulette Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/26/2022 1:20:00 PM Thank you Paulette, it certainly does. I appreciate your visit and feedback. I hope you are having a nice day. Blessings :)