What a wonderful attraction is water,
bubbling so freely there.
Birds are drawn in by the droves
to that special spot. Where -
Each one quenches it's thirst
at anytime of the day.
And as I sit watching mesmerized,
I'd just like to say:
I'm thankful to be able to sit
and joyfully enjoy the show.
Some folks sit with bird books,
others seem to already know:
Sparrow, Thrasher, or Towhee;
and especially "raucous" Jay.
Each approaches the source somewhat different.
Each in a special way.
Pyrrhuloxia, Cardinal, or Wren;
and the ever-present Finch.
But especially the varieties of Woodpecker,
each one is a "cinch" -
To keep your pulse pulsating,
and so delightful to see.
I experience a range of euphoric emotions,
and it seems to me -
That all of God's creatures leave one
at a loss for words.
But none are so exquisitely glorious,
as are the beautiful birds!
**Written at Mrs. Sally Spofford's yard in Portal.
( South-eastern, Arizona )
( 1-18-00 )
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