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Robin Redbreast

One of my favourite birds is the Robin Redbreast
I see him on my lawn with his bright scarlet chest

A territorial bird, he’ll guard his piece of the land
If another bird ventures in then he will take a stand

When I’m digging my border, he will perch in a shrub
fly near to my spade then eat a small weevil or grub

He is ever so friendly, he visits me every day
I’m so thrilled this little Robin is here to stay

Writing Challenge, October 2019 - Bird - Poetry Contest

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10/15/19

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Ann Foster November 3, 2019 at 11:50 PM Sweet poem. I love birds. Best on the contest... Ann

Timothy Mcguire November 1, 2019 at 5:13 PM Very sweet LOVE it! Congrats

Joseph May October 22, 2019 at 7:04 PM Congrats on your win Jan

Constance La France October 21, 2019 at 9:09 PM Jan, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this exceptional poem, I love robins, here in Canada they represent that Spring has arrived. I like how they claim their little territory, like a backyard !

Heidi Sands October 21, 2019 at 12:06 PM Congratulations for your win. I love this poem. Very nice Jan :)

Paul Callus October 21, 2019 at 10:28 AM I enjoyed this delightful poem, Jan. You chose an inspiring bird. At this time of year we get lots of robins coming over to enjoy our mild winter, and I love to see them in the garden. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs // paul

Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 6:50 PM what a wonderful story....beautifully penned, congratulations on your win :) hugs

Eve Roper October 20, 2019 at 4:45 PM Great verse,Jan, congratulations on your win. Hugs

P.S. Awtry October 20, 2019 at 2:27 PM Congratulations! I really liked the image you painted of working in your garden with the little Robin hopping around:)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 20, 2019 at 1:24 PM - Congratulations on your win, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jerry T Curtis October 19, 2019 at 4:45 PM :)

Kim Rodrigues October 17, 2019 at 8:04 PM Thanks for introducing us! So nice!

Matthew Anish October 17, 2019 at 5:25 PM Nice tribute to one of our feathered friends! Where would we be without them? Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Gershon Wolf October 16, 2019 at 7:39 PM My favorite bird, the harbinger of Spring here in Chicago. Nicely done, Jan! :) gw

Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2019 at 8:50 AM Thanks for the introduction to your red breasted friend. Hugs Rick.

Lindsay Laurie October 15, 2019 at 10:51 PM Hello Jan … bird watching is my favourite hobby. To have a bird like your robin is heaven sent for me. We do have robin redbreasts here, but we only see them in winter when they come out of the forests. The red breast is scarlet red, and like your delightful robin, they are quite friendly - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Tania Kitchin October 15, 2019 at 9:14 PM Jan, love your sweet robin poem, lovely imagery, robins can be so sweet and entertaining and usually a first sign of Spring! hugs

Ilene Bauer October 15, 2019 at 6:33 PM a lovely poem, jan, and a perfect one for the contest - best of luck! the robins we have around here look different from the one you've pictured, though - they're bigger and not nearly as cute...

Rico Leffanta October 15, 2019 at 6:11 PM Nicely done, but I wonder how these marauders earned public respect? Aloha! Rico

Gordon Mcconnell October 15, 2019 at 6:07 PM Such a lovely piece Jan, I remember growing up in the countryside seek h many a Robin especially during the winter months. Have a blessed week, Gordon

BE Bailey October 15, 2019 at 3:09 PM Awww. Love this. Good luck with the contest Jan... :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 15, 2019 at 3:04 PM This is as precious as the robin itself. xomo

Bobby May October 15, 2019 at 2:53 PM All I saw was the word breast so I had to read it, I Love it my sweet friend!!

Ts Poetry October 15, 2019 at 2:09 PM They are here as well Jan...sure sign of spring, of pleasure, joy, contentment, satisfaction, clarity, rejuvenation, bright future and happiness

Arturo Michael October 15, 2019 at 1:33 PM I love this poem...

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