Birds I Prefer

what birds do I prefer
to slow me at night?
red winged blackbirds lament
and the mourning doves plight
what birds do I prefer
to greet me each day?
the chickadee's insistence
the cardinal's delight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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George Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 8:59 AM
I too am fond of birds and take delight in watching them ! Congratulations on your win, James !
Alex Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 1:59 AM
Beautiful birds. Congratulations!
Pate Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Jim; I too love the chickadee's! We have a family of them living in some large shrubs across from our house and they are constantly chattering and yes, sometimes scolding us when we are outside. They are so cute and such a delight. Congratulations on being featured. - Lena
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October 9, 2009 at 3:00 AM
JMG, congrats on being featured this week...Raul
Sheart Avatar
October 6, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Love this! A lovely uplifting poem. Makes my heart smile. Love Birds! Congrats on your amazing feature write this week! Take care Love Light Truth Patty
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October 6, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Congratulations on this delightful poem being featured this week, Jim! Love, Robin
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October 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM
congrats on the featured poem, wonderfully penned
Freeman Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved feature Jame, I enjoyed reading very much a classic, Sincerely Moses
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October 5, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations on your feature poem this week James, awesome write >> James
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October 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM
This poem is perfect Mr. Goff ! The Red winged Black bird is an awesome site and Poppa Cardinal adds just a wonderful touch to this write !! Congratulations on being featured this week !! james
Richards Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 7:58 AM
All native to Minnesota?? A lovely poem of nature, James! Congrats on this one being featured...it cheers the heart! ~ Carrie
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 3:56 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week James. Love, Carol
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October 4, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Congrats on your feature poem this week Jim.Rgds Brian
Pate Avatar
April 29, 2009 at 4:18 AM
So true. It is not just the look but the sounds that make birds so special. Nicely written. I don't feel it is Spring until I see a cardinal.
Shango Avatar
April 14, 2009 at 7:37 AM
You have written a rare treasure of lyrical beauty. Love it!
Steadman Avatar
April 11, 2009 at 6:16 PM
very well written!...my favorite is the red wing black bird they are always in the fields that i constantly wander through...i like the poems you have shared on here...also thank you for your kind comments on "countryside contemplation..." and "never forget that all love is eventually lost..."keep up the amazing work!...~Luke
Beck Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 12:46 PM
The blue jays always capture my attention, I dont know if I have ever really seen a cardinal, but I imagin they are stunning. lovely write, Helen
Townsend Avatar
March 9, 2009 at 1:37 PM
This has a really nice flow to it and makes me long for those beautiful sounds of Spring to grace my everyday. Smiles from Lolita
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