Courtship

I watched a sparrow on the ground
With an insistent tweet.
Another bird flew over,
Bringing her a bite to eat.

This ritual repeated,
With some crumbs from beak to beak.
I Googled this behavior and
I learned I’d had a peek

At a fine display of courtship,
Not so different from our own.
Without the wine and tablecloths,
A seed had still been sown.

I guess it’s universal -
When it comes to pitching woo,
The sharing of a meal is what
Most couples tend to do.

birdrhyme

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