Blackbird

Thinking like a blackbird.

On days like today

Somewhat warm

Somewhat sunny

Every redwing in his particular tree

Claiming his territory

(My beloved does

A fine redwing blackbird

Impression

I wish you could see it)

On days like today

Warm

Sunny

I mark my territory

Stake my claim

Like every other blackbird

After my beloved goes to work

To mark his territory

Make his claim.

Tonight we will return

To the nest.

Counting redwings

It is surprising to me what captures the attention of others, even those, like family, who are close.  It is particularly gratifying when we notice similar things and see fit to note it out loud.  

Little sleep but still

She counted redwing blackbirds

On the way to church.