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Return of the Bluebird: Bird Poems

10/28/2016

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My bluebird friends have returned! I enjoy their company so much throughout the spring, but they seem to go away for awhile during the summer. Now they are back, sitting on the wire and hunting for worms. Soon they will begin scouting out the tiny wooden houses I have posted along the fence line. They will grace my backyard all winter long with their brilliant blue coats. They are so beautiful to me that I just had to write a poem in their honor.
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Invitation to Write:

Sometimes we write about things that we are thankful for. Our love for the special people and things in our life often encourages us to express our gratitude to them. Spend some time today thinking about the things you are most grateful for. You might jot down a list or maybe you'll be inspired to write a poem to honor them like I did!
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Linda Baie link
10/28/2016 04:51:40 pm

Hi Kiesha, I miss seeing those lovely birds. I grew up in Missouri, our state bird! Now in Colorado we have a beautiful mountain bluebird, but they're only in the mountains. Your poem is lively, just like that pretty bluebird. I love the connection to Snow White.

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Linda Mitchell link
10/28/2016 05:28:11 pm

Yes, as charming as snow white! Love those blue birds and their happy sounds. I'm so happy to see you put up bluebird houses for them. I wonder why they like the cooler weather where you are. That's something I need to find out about. I look forward to your invitation each week. Sometimes, when I'm grumbly I really, really need a reminder to be thankful and it's nice to put thanks into words, into poetry. Have a great week!

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Violet N. link
10/28/2016 07:21:04 pm

How lovely to live in a place the bluebirds return to after summer. They leave here, like many birds do during the winter. Enjoyed your bluebird poem and the lovely photo.

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