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Birds' Day

They dive and circle as if in hypnotic state, Tiny wrens, and ravens, and coal black crows. When trucks dumps their loads, the flurry of fowl contemplate Savory morsels or just household throws. The noise of large tractors, and of sharp shrills and caws, Of wild wings flapping over a landfill, The thrown scraps from a table bring the birds to a pause, Then landing en mass for a full belly fill. It's exciting to watch them, yet worries my mind. Some of the garbage is not fit to eat. To the forests and meadows, there are rich foods to find, While hanging bird feeders are quite a treat.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/27/2025 7:02:00 AM

This brought a smile to my face.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/27/2025 8:14:00 AM

Thank you for reading my poem.

Valsa George

Date: 4/27/2025 4:59:00 AM

Love watching birds and their feeding habits. Your poem on birds is a joy to read. Many of the beautiful species are getting extinct because of environmental pollution. Very sad!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/27/2025 5:07:00 AM

Thank you.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 4/26/2025 1:25:00 PM

Hello Hilda, this is a touchingly beautiful piece on the plight of one of God’s creatures. It’s sad that their environment is being destroyed, hence they are forced to go landfills. Nicely done, my friend.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/26/2025 3:47:00 PM

Thank you. I'm thankful that the many bird lovers and bird organizations are racing to save them.

Alesia Leach

Date: 4/8/2025 4:47:00 PM

This was so vivid and thoughtful--I could see the wings, hear the caws, feel the flurry. And while I was reading, I found myself worrying about the ones who get caught in plastic, the ones who don’t make it. This poem stirred more than I expected. Beautiful, and quietly powerful.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/25/2025 8:56:00 AM

Thank you for your compassionate reply. I love all animals too.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/4/2025 11:54:00 AM

What a fun "Bird's Day" write you have here. I love birds and hearing them sing. A great way to end with feeding them. Have a lovely day with your birds..........

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/4/2025 6:35:00 PM

There aren't enough birds lately. I hope they return. Thank you for your comments.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/4/2025 8:36:00 AM

Oh yes, who cares for the birds? When God renews the earth, it will be heaven on earth. Hugs! A fantastic write filled with imagery to contemplate. Fave

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/4/2025 6:34:00 PM

Thank you for your love of birds. I enjoyed writing this poem. Thank you for the fav.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/4/2025 6:06:00 AM

Happy Birdsday. I do love this time of year waking up to the sounds of birds. I enjoyed this poem and understand your concern for them.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/4/2025 6:33:00 PM

Thank you. The birds were part of humanity's world before the first man was created.

Michael Tor

Date: 3/31/2025 9:07:00 PM

I can see what you have written. When I use to go to the lake Id bring popcorn and feed the seagulls. I was fun to watch them run to the food. I love birds and when I was young my mom belong to a bird watchers club I use to go with her. Learned so much and have been a bird watcher all my life. Thanks for sharing. Hugs...

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/2/2025 3:09:00 PM

I'm so happy to have discovered another bird afficionado. Birds are the flowers of the sky. Thank you for your comment.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/31/2025 5:34:00 AM

The beauty and variety of birds brings such pleasure to our lives. I do hope certain species don’t end up extinct. Too much attention is paid to some facets of life and not enough to others areas like preservation of nature. Enjoyed yor observations, hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/31/2025 6:42:00 AM

I agree with you. Much can be done for preservation. Thank you for your visit.

Gary Radice

Date: 3/17/2025 11:05:00 PM

Hi Hilda. First up, great imagery. It's mesmerizing watching birds eat at a landfill. Two things I took from your poem: the danger to birds from plastics etc and the amount of food we humans waste and throw away. Cheers - Gary

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/17/2025 11:11:00 PM

I guess we have plastic in our brains, too. That is what I heard on t.v. Plastics are difficult to get rid of, and no one wants to go back to glass bottles. Thanks for your comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/16/2025 10:18:00 AM

- I've seen birds with their stomachs full of plastic, Hilda ...it's horrible - My garden has several bird boxes and hanging feeders...I only feed them in the winter months...live in the country... here is a lot of "safe" food in the wild :) - hugs

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/16/2025 11:43:00 AM

Thank you for your concern for the birds. The plastic horrified me. It is sad when a pristine country like Norway has such a problem.

Paige Hind

Date: 3/14/2025 6:52:00 PM

Aw, this is interesting! And cute!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/14/2025 8:26:00 PM

I just read that some formerly common birds are now in danger of becoming extinct. Thank you for reading my poem.

kjeld vk

Date: 3/14/2025 12:08:00 AM

I love the vivid imagery in this poem! The way you describe the birds and their movements is beautiful. The contrast between nature and the landfill adds so much depth. Well done!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/14/2025 3:13:00 AM

I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

David Crandall

Date: 3/13/2025 8:48:00 PM

Hmm, I don't know. I was a a park recently, and there were a lot of beautiful migrating Canadian geese, and the sign said, not to feed them, and yet people were, and not only that, but the geese were also really aggressive, coming right up to people.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/13/2025 9:02:00 PM

I noticed that Canadian geese eat grass. Thanks for your interest in birds.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/12/2025 11:43:00 PM

This is a lovely poem Hilda. I think birds, being more intelligent than we are, know what scraps to eat.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/13/2025 1:28:00 AM

Thank you. I am hoping that their instinct provides some protection. I see that you have a parakeet above your name. I believe that you enjoyed birds.

Valsa George

Date: 3/12/2025 9:02:00 PM

Watching birds is always fun. I love seeing birds in their natural setting. Picking up feed from the garbage may not be always healthy for them. In the forests, they can get fruits and other healthy edible stuff. Beautifully written poem, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 9:06:00 PM

Thank you, Valsa. I enjoy hearing from you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/12/2025 7:26:00 PM

Hopefully, the birds don't go 'hog-wild,' Hilda! ~ gw

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 9:05:00 PM

Lol. I like birds, even crazy ones.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/12/2025 3:40:00 PM

excellent description Hilda. i was watching some rooks in our garden, one had a huge piece of bread and was chasing the other birds if they dared to get near - really made the phrase pecking order come to life! hugs jan xx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 5:05:00 PM

Thank you. Birds can be beautiful and bossy. I wonder if they get headaches having a short season before packing and migrating south.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/12/2025 3:21:00 PM

Hilda, It was wonderful to observe the delightful activities of the birds, through the words of your beautiful poem. The title is awesome, too. :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 5:02:00 PM

Seeing birds brings me sunshine. Thank you for your generous words. May sunshine come your way.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/12/2025 12:11:00 PM

It was fun to read your bird write. It is fun to watch the birds. Have a blessed day bird watching...........

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 1:29:00 PM

Paula, thank you for reading my bird poem. I hope you have lots of nice birds where you live, and even the not so nice birds ( owls). Have fun writing your wonderful poems.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/12/2025 11:41:00 AM

Dear Hilda, as a fellow bird lover, I do all I can in my neck of the woods to look after the beautiful birds that visit my gardens and feeders. But like you I worry about them and their ability to survive in this world that we've created and one that is changing too quickly for their adaptability to survive. Your heartfelt poem gently prods the reader to consider this while promoting a sense appreciation for their beauty. A splendid poem, your golden thought-provoking pen shines! Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 3/12/2025 8:39:00 AM

lovely Hilda I too love birds a lovely poem o read hugs Shadow

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 11:19:00 AM

Thank you. I just realized that I have quite a few bird poems. I think I'll write another, and change it up a little. Hugs and have a wonderful day.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/12/2025 5:18:00 AM

Dear Hilda, Very thought-provoking, nature’s resilience meeting the chaos of human waste. The contrast between instinct and survival lingers, making me ponder what we leave behind. Your keen eye and gentle concern make this art piece not just observant, but deeply meaningful. Beautiful work! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 7:25:00 AM

I appreciate your remarks. I am concerned for birds. Thank you for reading my poem. Congratulations again on your POTD.

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/12/2025 3:26:00 AM

I know, I agree...I have a little birdbath in my backyard, an oasis in the desert for many of our beautiful, winged friends.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 7:22:00 AM

I should get a birdbath. Thank you for reading my poem. Enjoy the birds.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 3/12/2025 12:01:00 AM

Amazing what birds will eat and survive. At the shore the gulls will eat fries, burger buns and whatever else we throw out. Good poem Hilda. Like the imagery

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/12/2025 1:14:00 AM

Thank you for your interest in birds. I'm glad you liked my poem. I hope we will always have birds.