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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

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Date: 1/12/2024 3:10:00 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
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Date: 8/25/2022 9:02:00 AM
What a cute poem . I have seen and enjoyed similar scenes ! I love watching birds....!
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Date: 3/11/2020 1:20:00 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.
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Date: 11/12/2019 1:31:00 PM
This is a beautiful poem Vijay with deep meaning. Ah! If we humans could act like birds...
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 3/10/2020 8:19:00 AM
Thank you Frances--much appreciate.
Date: 6/17/2018 5:52:00 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.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/17/2018 6:39:00 PM
Thank you Andrea.
Date: 6/6/2018 5:38:00 PM
Awe, sharing, always nice to see, Vijay, great imagery and smooth flowing verse.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/17/2018 6:39:00 PM
Thank you Eve.
Date: 6/6/2018 4:37:00 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
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/17/2018 6:41:00 PM
Thank you Artsie.
Date: 6/3/2018 8:57:00 AM
What a delightful poem, Vijay!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/17/2018 6:41:00 PM
Thank you Mark.
Date: 12/10/2017 7:58:00 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.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 12/11/2017 6:05:00 AM
Thanks Andrea.
Date: 8/28/2017 9:34:00 AM
I saw a blue jay feeding a little scruffy sparrow at my feeders one day. Sweet, sweet poem. I love watching the birds.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/28/2017 10:29:00 AM
Thank you SW--love your comments!
Date: 8/27/2017 7:23:00 PM
Nice to see this on the best new poem list Vijay :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/27/2017 8:38:00 PM
Didn't know. Thanks for telling me Heidi!
Date: 8/22/2017 12:15:00 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.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/22/2017 12:30:00 PM
Delighted by your visit, Freddie--many thanks!
Date: 8/6/2017 12:41:00 PM
:)
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Date: 8/6/2017 10:42:00 AM
This is such a sweet poem! I love it :) and a favorite.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 8/6/2017 11:09:00 AM
Had fun writing it. See them in my yard. Inspired by your comments.

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