A Visit From

Patch of red feathers

brings a big grin to my face—

Downy woodpecker

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A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all!

Parasites

Chipping sparrows have

Already picked up sidekicks

For winter, ticks on.

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Hurry up please, it’s time!

snow, just so pretty

adorns the willow branches

April is cruel

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Out, like a lion

Technically, it’s

spring, so why is the forecast

freezing rain tonight?

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Can It Be Spring?

Birdsong throngs the air;

Chipmunk has arisen—plump

From his warm storehouse—

All willing to forget such

a cold and nasty winter.

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