Beak To Beak

A tiny yellow bird, tiny beak,
Sits on a tiny branch
Of a big green tree,
Taps its feet, chirps, hops,
joyful, playful, circles around,
Lands on the deck post,
Agitated, loud and louder,
Aiming to snap the piece of bread
I tossed on the deck.
A big yellow bird 
On the big green tree roars:
beware of humans;
Zooming in,
Grabbing the piece of bread.
I get angry at the big bird
Until I see them together
On the big green tree
Sharing their love
Beak to beak.

August  2017
HM: Strand choice B by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Ahh!! So glad that they shared the bread. I put out some bread then it rained on it, but it was not where I could get out to get it up. Guess what, the sparrows have been eating it for the last two days. Congratulations on this winner. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
George Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 9:02 AM
What a cute poem . I have seen and enjoyed similar scenes ! I love watching birds....!
Kauffman Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Oh, Vijay, what a lovely story. I love the contrast between large and small so artfully woven into your poem. Congratulations on your HM.
Schiavina Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 1:31 PM
This is a beautiful poem Vijay with deep meaning. Ah! If we humans could act like birds...
Pandit Avatar
March 10, 2020 at 8:19 AM
Thank you Frances--much appreciate.
Dietrich Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 5:52 PM
Rereading an oldie. It's so cute and i love the title. Clicked on ten old poems, just can't seem to find one I have not already seen.
Pandit Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:39 PM
Thank you Andrea.
Roper Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 5:38 PM
Awe, sharing, always nice to see, Vijay, great imagery and smooth flowing verse.
Pandit Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:39 PM
Thank you Eve.
Donnelly Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 4:37 AM
This is such a delightful poem, Vijay, with nature and human interaction and all perfectly wrapped up with a lesson on assuming. Congrats for being featured. All the best to you.:) ~ Artsie
Pandit Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:41 PM
Thank you Artsie.
Toney Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 8:57 AM
What a delightful poem, Vijay!
Pandit Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:41 PM
Thank you Mark.
Dietrich Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 7:58 PM
oh wow, this ended so sweetly. I really like this older poem of yours I chose way down the page because the title is so charming.
Pandit Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 6:05 AM
Thanks Andrea.
Wanter Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 9:34 AM
I saw a blue jay feeding a little scruffy sparrow at my feeders one day. Sweet, sweet poem. I love watching the birds.
Pandit Avatar
August 28, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Thank you SW--love your comments!
Sands Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 7:23 PM
Nice to see this on the best new poem list Vijay :)
Pandit Avatar
August 27, 2017 at 8:38 PM
Didn't know. Thanks for telling me Heidi!
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August 22, 2017 at 12:15 PM
Such an adorable poem, Vijay. Mother or father and child? A wonderful slice of nature story graciously told by your talented pen. Love and joy.
Pandit Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 12:30 PM
Delighted by your visit, Freddie--many thanks!
Sands Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 12:41 PM
:)
Sands Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 10:42 AM
This is such a sweet poem! I love it :) and a favorite.
Pandit Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 11:09 AM
Had fun writing it. See them in my yard. Inspired by your comments.
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