Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Birdseed

Some neighbors scatter birdseed 
In the driveway every day,
Encouraging the squirrels
And the birds to come and stay.

I wonder what the reasons are
For setting out this feast,
Which may attract some critters
They don't want, to say the least.

For surely birds and squirrels
Have instinctive ways to find
Worms and acorns and some other foods
Their bellies wouldn't mind.

And I've never seen the owners 
Come to watch their guests chow down,
So they're unaware the birds invite
Their friends from out of town.

Being kind to Nature's creatures
Is an empathetic trait
But a driveway open-house buffet
Is up for some debate.

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Paul Callus June 16, 2019 at 4:25 PM You have a valid point there, Ilene. Many feed animals with a good intention, little realizing that they are also attracting unwanted visitors. I am even wary of the compost bin which I have in the garden. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen June 16, 2019 at 6:55 AM - Completely unnecessary ... we feed the birds in winter time when there is much snow, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 14, 2019 at 8:31 PM One word... rats! ;) Truth delivered in a delightful package. xomo

Rico Leffanta June 14, 2019 at 5:40 PM Well said, but no debate as it is just like feeding the homeless. They will continue to come for the free food and, as can be seen in any flock of pigeons, will rapidly deteriorate because they no longer get the "exercise" or use the skills they need to find their own food thus making them easy prey for predators, human or otherwise. Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention! Aloha! Rico