Watching the birds this morning. The juncos. The sparrows. The pair of cardinals. I also consider a growing practice of clients. Sometimes they know where the seed is spread. Sometimes it takes a lot of pecking. They flock like birds. Sometimes one at a time. Sometimes in pairs. Sometimes more.
They flock
Like juncos
Like sparrows
Even like the pair of cardinals
(can a pair flock?)
Sometimes they know
Where the seed is spread
Sometimes it takes a lot of pecking.
They flock like birds.
I spread the seed,
Pay attention in every way
I can,
Move oh so carefully
So they don’t take flight.
Over time
With care
They become accustomed
To me.
They know I have seeds.
They know this
Is a safe stop
Along the way.
