Keith Olson
‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all …. Emily Dickinson
CEDAR WAXWINGS
“May my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets of living” E. E. Cummings
“In order to see birds, it is necessary to become a part of the silence.” Robert Lynd
SO GENTLE IS THE MORN By John Gondolf
So Gentle Is the Morn
So gentle is the morn in spring
as tender as the rose
whose dewdrop petals long to bring
their beauty to expose.
The warm sunlight and fresh spring air,
the breeze is blowing in our hair.
The warm sunlight…
the warm sunlight
invigorates a day so fair.
So gentle is the morn in spring
So gentle is the morn in spring
like coos of mourning dove
while calling for his mate to bring
exciting lilts of love.
I long to feel so young again
while strolling in the April rain;
I long to feel…
I long to feel
the tender notes of love’s refrain.
“On a day like this, I can’t imagine anything better that might happen in a person’s life than for them to start paying attention to birds—to become aware of this magical world that exists all around us, unnoticed by many but totally captivating for those who know its secrets.” ― Ken Kaufman
“My heart is like a singing bird.” — Christina Rossetti
Is that a sparrow?!
Or is it a wren or thrush?
I can’t really tell
– Jo
To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simple life.
“Every bird, every tree, every flower reminds me what a blessing and privilege it is just to be alive.” Marty Rubin
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What a lovely post. Keith is all in when it comes to getting such fabulous shots! ❤️
AWWWWW…….Michelle….words escape me (NO CHANCE OF THAT!) Such a heartfelt comment! I sincerely thank you as well as all our heaven-sent precious feathered friends. I’m sure I detected a full chorus of grateful chirps!!!
Nicely done!
Thank you, Lee, so very much. I truly enjoy your posts…. always a really special treat!