Victor Buhagiar Poet Sonnet

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Feed the Birds

Feed the birds, especially those next door,
For I just admire their flight, see them soar.
Winter is near, food will not be easy.
Storms are here, and the weather is breezy.

I sprinkle birdseed each day. They need more.
True, they find their food, but they even store.
They search for insects and sunflower seeds.
They are careful to avoid toxic weeds.

Alas, the sweetheart who lives next to me,
Is always abroad and is full of glee.
She sends me photos of panoramas,
Though most of all, she loves the sweet llamas.

Can I ever woo her and get married?
Might as well forget her and get buried.

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Mystic Rose Rose December 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM maybe she realizes she left something precious behind, ? who knows.

Jan Allison December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM excellent sonnet my friend, i know there will never be anyone to replace your darling Liliane but i did enjoy the rhyming of panoramas and llamas:-) hugs Jan x

Andrea Dietrich December 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM It's so cool to watch birds feed. You sure put quite the twist on this poem

Paige Hind December 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM Nice sonnet!! I like how it switched like that.

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM Hello Victor, I really liked how you wove the simple act of feeding birds into something bigger tender and thoughtful. The ending made me smile, even with its twist, because it carried that mix of humor and longing. Holiday Blessings, Victor, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues December 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM Aww...a dream it seems.

William Kelii Kekaula December 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM Instead of feeling buried, use this as a chance to foster a deeper, more meaningful connection, one thoughtful step at a time.

Ghairo Daniels December 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM Lovely couplets, light shines thru ~ I enjoyed this read today, Victor. Do not fret, the birds you are feeding will carry the message.x.

Paula Goldsmith December 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM Your "Feed the Birds" is a fun read. Never say, never... Oh yes, feed the little ones this winter. Great Picture... Have a lovely day writing away...........

Joseph May December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM A would be romance gone to the birds

Susan Ashley December 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM Dear Victor, I was touched and tickled by your sweet musings. I feed the birds in my backyard too, sprinkling seed and hanging suet in the garden for them all year around. I adore the introduction of the “sweetheart” who lives next door, the llamas (so cute) and your romantic notions about wooing her. Heartwarming introspective. Warmest wishes, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan

Sara Kendrick December 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM I like the humor but then I am wondering is this a bird (the nick name the Brits give girls/women) or a female. I need to go out and feed the birds for it is going to be exceptionally cold for a few days. I like this one. Good rhyming, rhythm and theme. Sara K

Valsa George December 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM You seem to be so thoughtful of birds. Who can say if she won't come searching for you ! Unexpected things happen in life. However, the concluding two lines brought a smile to me.

Tania Kitchin December 15, 2025 at 3:32 AM Victor, I enjoyed your poem and with a surprising ending.

Tom Cunningham December 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM Never say never Victor, her next trip abroad might be her honeymoon wink wink. Tom