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Goldfinch

On cleared and cultivated land,
exotic weeds and thistle stand,
whose seed is sought in great demand,
so farmers gain a helping hand.

This alien now does belong;
common is this bird’s distinctive song.
Spring courtship and a breeding throng;
autumn flocks keep bonding strong.

A buffy wash midst shades of brown,
and red-faced with a blackened crown,
gold bars on wings; prefer a town, 
Goldfinches never let us down.

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/29/2019 8:00:00 AM

This is so well-written and enjoyable, Lindsay! Janice

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 9:16:00 PM

Hello Janice … Thanks for reading and posting a comment. I do appreciate it - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2019 2:30:00 PM

a cute tribute to this bird, Lindsay. Birds are so amazing when you think of all the colors and types of them!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 9:14:00 PM

Hello Andrea … once I kept aviary birds Andrea, but once I realized how much better it was to enjoy birds in their natural environment, I changed. Make conditions right with shrubs in your garden and birds will come to you - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/27/2019 3:46:00 PM

A superb piece of writing Lindsay, holding up the goldfish so elegantly to see it in its beauty. Great stuff!

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 8:41:00 PM

Hello Gordon … thank you Gordon for your kind comment. I'm pleased you enjoyed this verse about the goldfinch - thankyou Gordon - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/27/2019 2:26:00 AM

What an awesome bird you write of - a goldfinch - and you describe with perfect rhyme - this is not your fist tribute to life in the Australian bush and I am with you all the way, as I see beauty and exotic bird and wildlife in our South African continent - great poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 8:37:00 PM

Hello Jennifer … Yes Jennifer, I do enjoy what we have around us and love to write about it. As you possibly know, I have enjoyed many of your nature verses too - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/24/2019 11:11:00 PM

I absolutely love the rhythm and message of this one. Good Job Lindsay

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 8:34:00 PM

G'day Timothy … thanks for your kind comment Timothy. I appreciate your support - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/24/2019 7:39:00 PM

I'll take the gold; you can have the finch. Ha, ha. Just kidding. Enjoyed this piece, as always. G'day ~ Gershon

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 8:32:00 PM

Hello Gershon … there's very little gold on them, but their song and presence is very welcome - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/24/2019 6:37:00 PM

Carduelis tristis is not a sad case, but has trills to thrill! Aloha! Rico

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 8:29:00 PM

Hello Rico … the introduced goldfinch here is the European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) and most certainly is a songbird and welcome guest - thank you Rico - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/24/2019 5:18:00 PM

Lindsay, your rhyming is always superb, never forced and you celebrate this little bird with all the majesty it is deserving of! I loved it! : ) xxoo

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 7/30/2019 8:24:00 PM

Hello Connie … thank you once again Connie. I'm pleased you liked my little goldfinch verse - Lindsay