The Tiny Bird

When through my window flew a tiny bird,
she straightway went to where she chose to roost.
I laughed because it seemed a bit absurd
her perching on my bed post! I deduced
she'd lost her way, but now that she was here,
she seemed at home. She cocked her head at me
as if she had a thing to say. No fear
did she display, no sign that she would flee.

She had the sky and trees. What could she need
inside my little room? Why did she stay?
I offered her, from open hand, a seed.
She bent and pecked at it right where it lay.

The world is huge. . . we're free! Yet what explains
that from my room now pours this bird's sweet strains?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Watt Avatar
August 13, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Wow, a magical moment captured in characteristic Andrea style - observant, touching, desciptive, heartwarming. A charmer ~ John
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 10:44 AM
What a wonderful poem. and most unusual behavior for a bird. I enjoyed this read very much.
Babcock Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 9:37 AM
I love this write, many times I get emails which shows another animal caring for one not of it's breed or deer eating out of human hands and I think man and animal want to be loved. This one is a beauty. God Bless Phyl
Walters Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 2:13 PM
I LOVE this, but I may be partial to bird-related sonnets and this one just sings in my soul. Thought-provoking excellence, Andrea! Oh, did you hear that sigh?-- I read it again! Beauty, just beauty. hugs, Kris
Culverhouse Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 5:43 PM
enjoyed
Knop Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Congratulations Andrea! Bien hecho! A lovely story too! Great write!...Have a nice weekend and thanks for your ongoing comments!...Gert:)
Sweetheart Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Congrats on your win in the first mini blog contest Andrea.. a sweet and sensitive write .. so emotional too...enjly my friend.. with luv..
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Constance's mini blog contest "Beautiful Bird". Thank you for your kind comments always. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I think perhaps birds are messengers. Maybe He thought you needed a little message that day. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Shetley Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Truly a lovely piece you have written! I enjoyed the moment you created with your words, well done. love.
A   Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:14 PM
wow! and about the doggy contest,, you know it was all for fun, i am glad you liked it.. i never enter your contest, never will i again,, kidding,, i had fun, i only entered because i used them phrases pretty good.. later ,..p.d.
D. Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:12 PM
reminds me why the can bird sings or something like that. very lovely poem good luck in the contest
A   Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:11 PM
awe Andrea, why did you write me spanish words! lol,, in my poem i am laughing at the fact, i am no good when it comes to the language. I'm just a cute mexican icon..lol...And i did understand something about nate,, I wonder to, But we are still what ever you think we are. *** about your bird poem.. nice and sweet, enjoyed your poem,,later,..p.d.
Falotico Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 5:26 PM
this is a wonderful write and perect picture painted....luv Michael
La France Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Congratulations, Andrea, on second place Beautiful Birds Mini Blog Contest, with this really lovely poem, so sweet~~
Sepulvado Anderson Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Great write. Love reading your work. Have a great day! Scarlett
Anish Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Reminds me of the story about a Chinese emperor and a songbird. Well done formalist poem! I usuaually write in free verse but sometimes try haiku, senryu, cinquain, and pantoum form. Keep up the good work! Love Matthew Anish
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September 20, 2010 at 12:34 PM
maybe it's a sign. jhl
Austin Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:49 AM
TWEET! Another superb sonnet. A little bird told me this is going to be a winner. LOve, Dave
Haick Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Sweet delightful Sonnet, Andrea! I really enjoyed this this Monday morning! Let me express my thanks for the honor of my "Doggone Dog Contest" piece being afforded 7th Place...I really didn't expect it to as I intended it to be a fun write but my heart took over and so it came to be. Hope you're doing well. Love, Audrey
Henderson Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 6:49 AM
Very nice piece A., The birds used to feed from my hand at one of the campgrounds at myrtle beach. It is a nice feeling. Charles
Mannan Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 6:23 AM
What a lovely piece. Once a tiny bird did enter my room too. But unfortunately for my daughter she did not stay long. my daughter was amazed to read this verse of yours for it mirrors her own feelings. Thanks for your kind comments. Have a fun week ahead.
Keys Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 6:20 AM
nice story, warmly told. thank you, chuck
Docherty Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 5:51 AM
what a sweet little rhyme - a pleasure to have read/shared today - thanks for your welcome comments today - With regards to 'in his footsteps', it is entirely fictional so no worries no conflict - thanks for caring though! Have a great week, kindest thoughts as ever, Anna-Marie.
Chachere Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 6:25 PM
sounds wonderous. birds can be very beautiful, except for pigeons. other than that, they come in all shapes & pretty colors. ~Always&Forever Lynette
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