Bird Bath

While wandering some wooded paths
We witnessed warblers taking baths.
Some rocky croppings, they’d detected,
Had some dips where rain collected.

Several types of birds appeared
And waited ‘til the “bathtubs” cleared.
Taking turns, they each immersed
While those in waiting chirp-conversed.

The bathing birds, a’frenzied, flapped
As water droplets rose and slapped.
I couldn’t tell if all that preening
Was for show or simply cleaning.

Concrete jungle thoughts aside,
In New York City, we’re supplied
With lots of Nature’s hidden treasures;
Spotting them provides sweet pleasures.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 9:20 AM
This is another poem which goes hand in hand with the underground salsa, Ilene; both describe beautiful shows given for free! Unfortunately, not many have the eyes and the time to watch out for such pleasures! ~ Regards // paul
Mcleod Avatar
October 25, 2016 at 7:43 PM
Very well done and whimsical.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 25, 2016 at 3:51 AM
What a treat this was to read Ilene. Your rhyme, as always, was superb! I love to watch animals just being themselves, camera in hand of course! I love this!
Dietrich Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 6:13 PM
oh, it is so nice to spot natures' treasures such as these. YOu described them so well, dear. I love this.
Sands Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 5:42 PM
I enjoyed this poem a lot. Thanks:)
Turner Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 5:17 PM
They are awful messy when they play in the water. NYC, whew! I've been there many many times, all I can say is I prefer the south. Love the fun poem, Mrs Ilene.
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 5:17 PM
This must be an amazing sight in such a build up city as New York - you portray it so beautifully Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
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