Before the light of day begins,
There's a song that's sung by birds.
The Robin begins it, one note at a time,
And then he spreads the word.
A new day's beginning, open your eyes,
Greet the morning light.
The Cardinal answers by singing back,
In slurred whistles, cheery and bright.
Chickadees join in and sing their tune,
The Blue Jay squawks a loud jeeah.
Mockingbirds mimic everyone,
The Gray Catbird sasses the day.
A Downy repeats a rapid whinny of notes,
That is descending in pitch each time.
A House Wren emits his buzzing chatter,
While a Song Sparrow sings sweet rhyme.
Each tune is sung again and again,
Some short and some very long,
Lasting an hour or maybe two,
Serenading us with the Dawn Song.
Categories:
gray catbird, 4th grade, bird, morning,
Form: Rhyme
The dark gray Catbird
Swiftly flew into the garden
Enjoyed his bath for the day
I enjoyed watching him play
Just as swiftly flew away
Were the cats hiding in the shadows
Did his mate call from the meadow
Responsibility or a joyful day
Awaiting him in his world by the bay
Hoping he'll honor me and stay
Categories:
gray catbird, nature
Form: I do not know?