Birdbath

I am surprised how such a small oval birdbath I keep in my backyard, attracts so many birds of different species. Of course, I do live in a desert. A lesson in there somewhere. Perhaps make a desert of one's heart, put a small bath of new love offered, and see what winged beauty it may attract.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/10/2024 1:10:00 PM

Beautiful thought!

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/10/2024 7:12:00 PM

Hi Kim; thank you.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/10/2024 2:38:00 AM

It is only right to take care of the many birds that flock around your garden.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/10/2024 9:17:00 AM

And who doesn't like a dip in the pool?! Thank you, Victor. Have a beautiful day!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/8/2024 4:44:00 PM

Enjoyed your brilliant poem about birdbath. It’s really interesting to know you live in a desert, in your words “a semi civilized desert”! I love watching birds in my backyard - having a birdbath will probably attract many more species of birds! It’s almost Spring here - I can hear birds cooing! But you have experiences of a real desert!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/10/2024 11:46:00 AM

Your life in the desert - and movie-like experiences sound wonderfully interesting! Warm wishes ~

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/8/2024 5:39:00 PM

I grew up in NYC -- a city boy. So, when I came to Arizona some 40 years ago, wanting to experience open spaces, I immediately took to hiking the mountains and deserts. Horseback riding. All new to me. Got me a six-gun, western holster, just like the movies. It was great fun. Get a Birdbath. Something small, a couple of feet diameter, and you will be surprised just how popular with your winged friends your backyard will become. Blessings my friend.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/8/2024 9:27:00 AM

A good idea. Water is at a premium in the desert. Thank you for helping birds.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/8/2024 10:22:00 AM

Thank you. For sure, Hilda. Unfortunately, the feral cats also know of my little oasis -- a deadly competition.

Silent One

Date: 4/8/2024 8:24:00 AM

Do you really live in a desert? OR is this a deep analogy with a message... build a little birdbath in your soul...

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/8/2024 8:56:00 AM

I live in Phoenix, a semi civilized desert. But, though rapidly shrinking, there is still some virgin desert not so far from me. When I came to Phoenix there was a lot more. My first job was in a bar in the desert. I did a lot of horseback riding and nature walks. Many nights driving home from the bar a side-winder would slither across the dirt road, faster than one might imagine. I did a lot of hiking in dry river beds, washes throughout the desert -- meditated on the cactus and critters of all kinds. I still have a wild, unkempt white beard, my wife forces me to trim~ I do for the sake of harmony. Love the desert.

Valsa George

Date: 4/7/2024 8:29:00 PM

The very sight of birds coming around a tub of water to dip in its coolness in this sweltering heat gives a heartwarming feel. Even if our hearts lie arid as a desert, a small pool of love can make it a fecund place where new buds shall germinate. Lovely thoughts, dear Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/8/2024 9:09:00 AM

Birds are so magnificent. I know the science of flight...but it still all seems rather magical to me -- I choose often to believe in miracles over doubt. Thank you, Valsa.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/7/2024 5:36:00 PM

this is a delightful read, Joe. We have a birdbath in our front yard. I can watch the birds in it while I'm in my office....it attracts so many different kinds of birds. I enjoyed your poem....have a wonderful evening, Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/7/2024 7:42:00 PM

Hi Sara; sounds like a great office view. Thank you. Have a wonderful evening. Blessings.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/7/2024 1:39:00 PM

lol, that is a cute one Joe, original and refreshing it made me smile with my heart wide open !

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/7/2024 4:37:00 PM

Thank you, Vie; open hearts are the best. Have a great day!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/7/2024 12:54:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your creative "Birdbath" write. Oh yes, see what winged beauty it may attract.... Have a blessed day/week writing away...........

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/7/2024 4:42:00 PM

Hi Paula; we get these small parrot/love birds that are so colorful to watch. A little larger and heavier than parakeets, flashing wonderful neon like blues, reds and greens. Spectacular.