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“In order to see birds it is necessary to become part of the silence.” Robert Lynd
Memorable
Today was many things,
as most days often are,
a collection of the senses
my soul so nurtured,
and even a few mundane things
helping the rest stand out,
but the most memorable of all,
so simple, yet moving,
was the arrival of a
New Holland honeyeater
who hid in the shrubs
near the birdbath,
Tentatively flitting in and
out to the water’s edge
watching us
taking all of us in
making sure it was safe
to dance in the water
the splashes were music
that filled the silence
we conspired to offer,
I wondered later if I had
seen myself.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
Wonderful Paul!!!
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Thank you for that.
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Worth contemplating!
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Thank you very much indeed.
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Wonderful indeed! What a lovely bird.
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They are such fun to watch, energetic and musical.
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I would have loved to witness that. 🙂
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🙂
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What a beautiful bird and I love that ending!
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Thank you VJ They are little treasures indeed, and thank you so much.
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I’ve never seen such a bird. You are welcome.
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The wonders of nature and taking those few moments to appreciate it.
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It was a wonderful moment and framed the day really, thank you Chris.
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Beautiful!
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Many thanks 🙂
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A wish perhaps
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Ah yes, true.
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A moment or two can be enough to bless an entire day.
Thanks for sharing this lovely experience!
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You’re so right Susan, it did bless the day, thank you for sharing.
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🍵😎🍵 Nice!
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Many Thanks 🙂
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Wonderful ❣
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Thank you so much Luisa.
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I loved the whole poem, Paul, but the ending took my breath away. What a beautiful reflection inspired by a tentative little bird.
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Thank you very much LuAnne, appreciate your kind thoughts.
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Ooooh, yay!! Lovely!!
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Thank you very much Charlotte
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There’s nothing quite like watching birds go about their daily routine.
I think they really know how to live.
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I think that’s true Sandy, they really do.
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moments of magic and a reflection of you!
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Yeah, I’m certainly more obvious in this one, was a magic moment too., thanks Kate 🙂
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my pleasure Paul 🙂
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A beautiful moment – a thin space shared
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It sure was
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Lovely! The opportunity to have a life that allows for such moments is truly a gift.
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Yes, I really do feel for those who don’t have any opportunity to take in such moments, thank you Liz.
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Loved this poem … that connection, nothing like it.
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I thought you might feel that too, thank you.
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Ah! yes!
I’m in and out of range but look forward to enjoying your work intermittently.
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