Perky one
With bubbling song
Curious busy
Flitting about
Ripple of sound
Proclaiming loudly
Brings a smile
And greeting there
Now who is that
Peering in my window
Then dashing away
To nearby bush
Songs of joy
To lift one’s heart
A lively spark
About my home
The Still Small Voice 
Charlotte-Anne. I like this post along with the photo. It reminds me of something I wrote years ago;
A Carolina wren fashioned a nest in a hanging basket of Impatiens on the front porch of our home. We spied the five speckled eggs and watched how faithfully the mother tended to her duties of nesting. Only when watering the plant did I see her fly off temporarily. Over the Fourth of July weekend the baby birds hatched and huddled in their close quarters. Mama bird would fly off occasionally but return to her post. A few days later I peeped in and found her nest empty. So quickly they all left. I’d expected to watch them for quite some time. But no. Mother and babies: gone! I did not disturb it, for it had a longing quality about it, this empty nest.
Our four children have all moved away from our house and formed their own homes and families. We’re not unhappy with our own empty nest. We do not regret or feel disappointed with our grown-up children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We have loved every stage as they developed into who they are now. Maybe my nostalgia will reap some benefits as we think about their nesting time and as they return for visits to satisfy our longings.
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What good memories! Thank you for sharing! … Yes, this was inspired by a Carolina Wren who landed briefly on my window screen as I was washing dishes. I do love to watch and listen to the wrens.
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I love listening to the birds each morning. Thanks for reminding us that we need to find joy in the little things in life!! Love you and miss you! Diane
Diane Tucker
” When you run alone, its called a race……and when God runs with you, its called Grace.”
On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 9:09 PM The Still Small Voice wrote:
> forjustaweed posted: ” Perky one With bubbling song Curious busy Flitting > about Ripple of sound Proclaiming loudly Brings a smile And greeting there > Now who is that Peering in my window Then dashing away To nearby bush Songs > of joy To lift one’s heart A lively spark About my ” >
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Me too Diane! … That is so true. God’s small treasures each day!
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