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When I was just a young girl, long ago, for me, the grand debut of spring became my special mission in the month of March- to see a robin redbreast was my game. A Robin redbreast meant a sign of spring- oft spotted hunting worms- intent on sounds. Day after day, I longed to see my prize; from one window onto the next- made rounds. And then one day, my luck would surely come. I'd see one hop and then stand still- and knew that spring began and nature was in bloom- as baby robins soon will come to view. High in one eave of our carport each year, there was a robin nest with eggs of blue, where mother robins kept them dry and warm; their faithful mates would come and visit too. What fun it was, at last, to see them hatch- and mama making trips to find their food. So many hours I spent on our front porch; to watch from birth to flight was quite a treat! So soon it came- the time to leave their home; from nest to ground- to fly, they all were led. One day I stood too close to one of them- and mother robin pecked me on my head! Year after year, our robin's nest was filled- new birds reworked the roost to their delight. My memories from those days- I hold dear- with robins- spring gave birth within my sight. February 19, 2021 Contest: A Visitor Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Date: 2/28/2021 10:48:00 AM
It must have been thrilling to see them leave the nest for the first time, Sandra. Like you, I was always told the robin was the first sign of spring. Beautiful poem! Congrats on your first place in the contest. Hugs, carolyn
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Date: 2/28/2021 8:10:00 AM
Sandra, congratulations on your win in my Spring Birds Challenge with your lovely poem, I wait for the robins too and your image is wonderful, well done _Constance
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Date: 2/28/2021 6:20:00 AM
Very sweet, Sandra. Congrats on your top win~
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Date: 2/19/2021 3:06:00 PM
an absolutely charming spring poem Sandra:-) hugs jan xx
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