I saw a yellow finch today,
he dropped in and
perched atop a leafy branch
way up high.
he flirted a little
I winked back.
above us even further,
six more fluttered by.
I giggled,
told the neighbor
the Finches made it.
I’ve missed them,
the bunny in the backyard, too.
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Reading this interpretation after writing my poem made me smile.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Yellow Finches are so special! They make me smile, as did your lovely description. By the way, if you need bunnies, we’ve got LOTS of them (they know Dallas won’t bother them, so they love our backyard!)
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I’m glad you enjoyed this, Debbie. Today I read a brief description of the Golden Finch and had to smile. I added it to the post. Hope your week is going well.
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I think I just stay home.
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I think I will, Susan. Thank you.
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A garden may become
a halfway house
from house to nature
We only need stop
to look and listen
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So true. A blessing to have moments with visitors stopping in.
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Metaphor, metaphor, forever metaphor.
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You know I love them, and I adore writing of them, as well.
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Where would poetry be without it?
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Thanks for making me smile. We love seeing the birds return in the spring, along with the bunnies, squirrels and chipmunks that get out more often now.
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You’re so very welcome, Dan. I was just saying last week how it’s lovely to see the animals return. The kids and I saw a red fox and we were delighted.
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Ah, spring! Lovely Nebraska, right?
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Yes, Ma’am 🙂
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When I lived in the midwest, I used to get such a thrill out of seeing the first Robin. I had this feeling again as I read your poem. Thanks, Audrey.
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Thank you, John. I rarely get a chance to see the yellow finch, and as of late the cardinals have been at almost every turn, which I adore.
Just got back from a trip. Looking forward to catching up on your posts. 🙂
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Where did you go?
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I took my Jr Sr High youth group on a mission trip. We put our hands to work for a church camp located in a forest. I’ve got bruises from head to toe and I love each one. Such a successful trip.
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Excellent. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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