Watching Birds In the Garden

As I sit on the bench, watching nature's lively moments, The Tufted Titmouse, Chickadee and Nuthatch look at me Their small beady eyes are staring in the air The Robin bounce near the Mourning Dove on the lawn I can hear the Woodpecker hammer and the Black Crow caw Goldfinch and Eastern Bluebirds sit on stair posts to the porch Or they choose the thin branches of the holly bush nearby The lush garden is filled with Aster, Dalia, and Roses Colors burst where the Hummingbird visit red blossoms This magical, fluttering beauty, ignites my inspiration In a breeze reaching me, settling in my soul, where I sit Feeling light as the white trellis, balancing between the rocks I am secure in a garden full of life, simply watching the birds 2/10/23 Entry for a simple pleasure Poetry Contest. Sponsor: Julia Ward Theme chosen: Watching birds in the garden.