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mothers_babies_03 | Pájaros hermosos, Animales bebés y Stuffed animals

mom fed baby birds pushed out of the nest by mom they must learn to fly

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Karen Croft

Date: 11/14/2023 8:08:00 AM

And then they leave the house and it leaves an empty nest! Thanks for sharing.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/14/2023 8:10:00 PM

Yep, it's tough alright. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 11/9/2023 11:40:00 AM

A moms job is never done. Hi Bill. You were on a roll with these formats. I respect all of you who write and execute them. Nature is amazing and your words with imagery prove that. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. Have a wonderful night and weekend too. Peace and Blessings always. Say hello to Sara. (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 3:04:00 PM

Thanks for the visit my dear friend, Lisa. Your comments are always an encouragement to me. I hope you and your mom are well. Have a pleasant week! smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/28/2023 7:12:00 PM

a lesson for the 'helicopter' and 'hovering' moms (and dads) of today, eh?! ~ Rockin' Robin

Bill Baker
Date: 10/29/2023 10:03:00 AM

Yep, got to push them out of that nest (their comfort zone) if they're ever going to mature and contribute to society. bb

Ink Empress

Date: 10/28/2023 12:14:00 PM

Its hard and i dread that day, i guess for me my son will always be my baby.. But yes oneday we must learn to let them fly free find their own nest too! How deep is this poem dear Bill, your words are so soulful and powerful! This senryu speaks volumes and i think will be inspiring for mums! Thank you. Wishing you a wonderful weekend

Bill Baker
Date: 10/28/2023 3:38:00 PM

Sometimes we try to hold to the things / people we love, and sometimes we need to let go and let them find their own way. Things also need to come and go. The only way to really appreciate them is to understand they are on lone to us from their creator. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry, my dear friend. Bill

Arastu Goyal

Date: 10/25/2023 6:03:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this, your haiku fits very nicely with the image. It has a vivid picture, and too an important lesson about life. Enjoyed it :-) -AG

Bill Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 2:43:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Atastu. Nice to see you again. A poet friend in Texas, Bill