Serious Business - CM

The brown wren trills;
He sings of love
and hope that thrills.

The ladies, "Tut!"
they shake feathers
at the mere thought!

Though he sings love
they aren't buying
what he's selling.

They heard sweet songs
before he sang
"Sweetie, you rang?"



Winner 3rd place: Chaleku 4 x 3 x 4, Charles Messina (Sponsor) 5/29/26
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Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 8:33 PM
So cute! Congrats
Bob Avatar
May 30, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Thank you!
Watts Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Hi Uncle Bob I guess the brown Wren will try again lol A fun read Congrats on your 3rd placement Cheers Christine
Bob Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Thank you for your kind words!
Messina Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Love this, Bob. They're not buying what he's selling (lol). Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest! Charlie
Bob Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Thank you for your kindness!
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