Oh Them Robins

The robins hung their nest up high with such anticipation,
for a world dominated by little birds was their determination.
But when the hawk came calling, knocking on their door
they squawked like the raven...saying only nevermore.



By: Jessica Thompson
Date:8/18/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Theraven Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 11:06 PM
Hello Jessica, Wonder in this verse you summoned,, 'But when the hawk came calling, knocking on their door ~~ they squawked like the raven...saying only nevermore.' Could it be anything less? -Richard
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September 17, 2021 at 7:48 AM
Thank you so much Richard for stopping in and leaving me such a kind message. I hope today finds you well. Jess :)
Goff Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Yes, darling!
Thompson Avatar
August 30, 2021 at 4:12 PM
Smiles, ty so much James for stopping by again to leave a kind comment. jess
Allison Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 12:23 PM
cute poem, Jessica, I much prefer the smaller birds to to the rooks and crows and as for seagulls - dont get me started!:-) hugs Jan xx
Thompson Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Thank you, Jan, so very nice to see you. We have all kinds of little birds out here in the country lol. So kind of you to leave a nice comment. Hope you are well. Hugs Jess :)
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