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Bullfinch

soft skillful mimics
talented singers but shy—
bright red embarrassed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Cute!
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
February 8, 2021 at 9:39 PM
You amaze me!
Toney Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 11:59 AM
As you do me! :) Give my regards to Peter!
Ligon Avatar
February 4, 2021 at 7:03 PM
Creative use of his bright red color.
Toney Avatar
February 5, 2021 at 1:08 PM
Thank you, Juliet. I appreciate your stopping by.
Dietrich Avatar
January 13, 2021 at 4:33 PM
this is so cute!
Toney Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Andrea, thank you for stopping by. I sure enjoyed your POTD earlier this week!
Wolf Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 3:12 PM
The bullfinch does look embarassed, doesn't he?! Nicely put! Season's best, Gershon
Toney Avatar
December 22, 2020 at 3:22 PM
Thank you for stopping by on your special POTD day!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 9, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Very original. ~~
Toney Avatar
December 9, 2020 at 12:50 PM
Thanks, Victor!
Marc Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 2:49 AM
Lovely haiku ~
Toney Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 9:37 AM
Thank you very much, P.M.
Munot  Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 3:03 AM
Ohh this is me shy one ... great imagination .
Toney Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 7:42 AM
Much appreciated, Disha :)
One Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 6:50 AM
Vivid imagery Mark... Nice bird.
Toney Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 8:27 AM
Much appreciated, Silent One! It is quite the bird :)
Delaney Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 4:57 PM
So spot on......that would be me. Wanting to perform but unsure. Loved it.SuZ
Toney Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:32 PM
That would be me too :) Thank you, SuZ!
Allison Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 3:29 PM
absolutely delightful Mark:-) hugs jan xx
Toney Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:29 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. I’m glad you like it :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 2:59 PM
Positively darling ink. I love it. xomo
Toney Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 3:10 PM
What a lovely comment, Maureen! Much appreciated :)
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