Lunch Friend

Falling like an autumn leaf
He jumps to get the crumbs I’ve dropped.

With wings in his pockets, his bright eye winks.
I want to pick him up and feel the tremble of his little life.

His brothers and sisters always find me whenever I eat lunch outside.
My sparrow friend can spot a sandwich anywhere in the park.

He is such a busy fellow, but he has no phone.
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Delaney Avatar
January 6, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Nice Jeanette . Your opening line. There’s the kinship between bird and leaf. This little one made me chuckle. SuZ
Swan Avatar
January 6, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Yes, me too. I wrote this some time ago. I noticed I'd used the image again in another bird poem too...a repetitive theme :) Kookaburras though...they are more solid!
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