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The Sparrows

The threat of rain’s kept folks away, But out here by the river, The sparrows flock when I sit down, To see what I’ll deliver. I never feed them, but I guess That other humans do And so they hop around my bench In case some crumbs I’ll strew. When minutes pass, they flit away To find another source As I gaze out at choppy waves While feeling no remorse.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 8/6/2024 7:40:00 AM
Well written, Ilene. I totally agree that refusal to feed crows is no cause for guilt! Janice
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Date: 8/5/2024 9:17:00 AM
Dear Ilene, I love birds and they are so of my most favorite of creatures. Your poem sparked many a memory in me about birds. My wife and I go to the shore a lot and eat at a Greek Cafe outside. Sometimes, when we get French Fries the seagulls will start diving for us. We have to hide all the food. LOL! - Blessings My Friend, Daniel
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Date: 8/4/2024 11:11:00 PM
they are so clever for living in town with humans, i love these timid birds
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Date: 8/4/2024 11:09:00 PM
I love sitting and observing nature, wonderful poem.
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Date: 8/4/2024 9:54:00 PM
Trying to get fed the easy way, why can't they go and find juicy worms elsewhere lol. Tom
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Date: 8/4/2024 1:49:00 PM
Sparrows and humans live in symbiosis. Sparrows always seem happy. This is a lovely nature poem.
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