The Bird Lady

With auburn hair 
        that greets the gentle breeze
She captivates the moment
                to put the world at ease

For every morn, 
                    along a lakeside walk
she trills the most uncanny
                               ability to talk

With all the birds
              that dwell along the lane
she speaks in feathered tongue
          while sounding quite insane  

Her breakfast call
       to sparrows, ducks and doves
invites them in for feeding,
                      everyone she loves

Diminutive,
               a sweet and simple soul
I listen to her pleasure  
                each morning as I stroll

Forgetting not 
                  her other furry friends
she shares her bounty fare
                    as her heart extends

So funny still
           they understand her drawl
It’s simply odd since squirrel
                 she does’t speak at all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Tor Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 12:29 PM
The ending was great Mike. Clever theme my friend...
Gentile Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Thank you Michael!!!
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July 2, 2023 at 12:35 PM
One sweet kind soul is your bird lady, Mike. Wonderful rhythm and flow to you poem. Uplift to read of those that care for the birds of the air and animals of the land. Have a great July, my friend! Bill
Gentile Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 5:37 PM
Thank you so much Bill, Happy Sunday!
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 9:18 PM
Aw, if not squirrel, maybe she knows a little 'raccoon.' Lovely penned, my friend!
Gentile Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 7:23 AM
I would not be surprised ! This is a true story, she is quite something to see! Thanks
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 11:15 AM
oh Mike this is absolutely charming - I LOVE LOVE LOVE the twist at the end as we have no squirrels on our island! Happy Saturday:-) hugs jan xx
Gentile Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 12:25 PM
I’m so happy that you liked it Jan, thank you xxoo
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July 1, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Great twist at the end, Mike. Took me by surprise. What a great picture you draw. A panorama that enchants.
Gentile Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 11:02 AM
Thank you Victor!!
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July 1, 2023 at 7:28 AM
Very nice, Mike! Love: she speaks in feathered tongue
Gentile Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 11:02 AM
Thank you Kim xxoo
M  Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 5:45 AM
Great poem Mike….thought it was a woman you were talking about but was surprised it was a little Squirrel….just lovely! Debx
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July 1, 2023 at 11:03 AM
It actually is a lady! Wish I could get a pic!!, thanks Deb!!
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