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Of Twigs and Willow Sprigs

(A "Hallmark" of Spring)

Tucked into her twig-knitted nest
a small sparrow sits preening her breast
Shallow though her tiny head rises
above it's rim to watch for any surprises

No eggs yet as spring draws near
though soon I 'spect some may appear
Tiny ones in turquoise blue 'n brown
nestled safely among branches around

It must be a sparrow's truest delight
in keeping her brood safely out o' sight
tucked away 'tween a cradle of twigs
of horsehairs 'n feathers 'n willow sprigs

I'll measure my joy in spring's arrival
by this young sparrow's enduring survival 
And I'll languish in nature's beauties
with the watching of her motherly duties

For soon will arrive tiny young squeaks
squirming for worms with frail young beaks
Fledgling little feathers from nest inside
will blossom in spring once winter's denied

But should I lament winter's leaving
or the last fallen snow leaves me grieving
I'll feed my sorrow from the marrow
of this little nesting and pregnant sparrow


(March 18 2016)

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John Fleming

Date: 3/26/2016 1:53:00 PM

I have enjoyed reading your poetry, JT; your poems are full of creativity and originality. My very best regards to you. :) john

J. Tudor
Date: 3/27/2016 5:33:00 PM

Thank you again, John, for your reading, and I will look forward to your future endeavors. J.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/22/2016 1:26:00 AM

This is beautiful, J. Such empathy for the sparrow, and how her little triumphs resonate into your spring smile ... and even your title is a delight to say. It's the beginnings of a home for a family of birds.

J. Tudor
Date: 3/22/2016 7:05:00 PM

Thanks Tim'...I have been watching her outside my window. J.