Spring Vacancy
The birds are back
checking out the real estate
a high-rise nest
on my porch rafter
A one room shelter
inaccessible to cats
with southern exposure
and a landing deck
Left empty last year
by its previous owners
who followed the flock
down the Atlantic flyway
to check out condos
or live in trees
to mingle with flamingos
and parakeets
________Colleen Redman / Poets United
June 5th, 2016 10:22 am
always admire your natural way with words and conjuring a perfect home for birds in your house
June 5th, 2016 11:07 am
aw…what a beautiful world is that!…
June 5th, 2016 11:52 am
I hope there will birds for such a wonderful nest… sound gorgeous especially the safe from cats.
June 5th, 2016 11:53 am
Colleen I adore the way you describe the bird real estate…I was nodding my head and chuckling as I could visualize this bird home….always has to be inaccessible to cats…that’s a must!
June 5th, 2016 2:12 pm
We have an active bird colony in our yard too. It is such a joy to hear them sing.
June 5th, 2016 2:42 pm
So beautifully written 🙂
June 5th, 2016 3:55 pm
You made me feel the quiet and the continuity of things.
June 5th, 2016 7:26 pm
Sounds like the perfect home!
June 5th, 2016 9:17 pm
Love the high rise nest with the landing deck! Prime property indeed!
June 6th, 2016 6:37 am
What a lovely escape – the title is playful as was being a bird..even for a short while
June 6th, 2016 9:02 am
Ah, the birds have so many wonderful choices each year. How do they decide where to settle?