Watching the birds on a snowy morning
They come and go without any warning
Nibbling and fleeing, as flighty they are
Running away, but not very far.
Snow came in overnight, covered the grass
All the birds knew it was coming, alas.
So early this morning, they gathered outside
Beaks at the ready, mouths opened wide.
By the time I awoke to put out some seed
My backyard beauties were tweeting their need.
“Please hurry,” they chirped, “it’s been a long night.”
I scattered the nibblies, and hid out of sight.
It took only seconds for all to re-gather.
They hunted and pecked and worked up a lather.
And I learned when weather folks say it will snow
I’d best get up early, and to the porch go.
For my feathered friends, and squirrels that arrive
Need us to provide them with food to survive.
It’s such a great show when they all come for chow
I’m just very lucky, and grateful, and how!