Daddy's little warblers

Nesting is a pleasure when eggs appear...

When daddy chose his mate, he ruffled 

his feathers... he brought her berries... 

she thought he was all that 

She was a chestnut-sided warbler

wearing a yellow cap with rufous sides... 

a real show stopper 

Grandma Chickadee flew from the east 

to visit the first-born when she chirped... 

as a newly-born fledgling 

The entire family went fishing on a 

lake on top of the mountain... 

there were worms galore and baby ducks 

Hummingbirds sipped orange blossoms 

and at night slept in a deep sleep-like state... 

known as torpor, when their body slows 

Hummers are tough and so are 

Mommy and Daddy warblers busy when...  

Spring fever dances in their hearts  

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

boy do i love this poem ..every line a tweet ..er treat ;) the charm drips from it like honey and the interjection of language like:
"she thought he was all that " and:
"a real show stopper" make the personalizations of the birds that much more real ..not sure you need the "turpor" definition ..i felt it in the preceding line quite well .. this is a tribute i truly wish i wrote for me own Ma and Da ..well done .. a keeper for sure!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest E... your tenderness is apparent when nature drops the nectar of life upon the page... birds are our mentors in the rough and tumble of every day life. Enjoyed your impromptu visit. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

The charm of Paris, the the spring fever and the majestic birds to delight in sound and sight. You make a visit and bring back a great blend...:)................

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... your colors are showing as you
smile upon my reverie of feathered lore...
read moredear Sami... your colors are showing as you
smile upon my reverie of feathered lore...
May the flutter of lovely wings bring solace to your heart and soul.... truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

May the flutter of feathered wings bring solace to your heart and soul... truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I love it. Thank you kindly. ....::::))))

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing use of words dear Pat. I like the places you took me with in the words. Perfect ending to the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John.... may the flutter of feathered prayers bring joy and love to you and yours. I appreciate your tweets of tethered devotion. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Pat.

[Patricia Wedel]

An intoxicating poem of romance...
when a flair for Paris became a poem
of feathered lore....