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A poem, Happiness found in my foyer tree
Beautiful Babies that filled me with glee
I'm so excited, I just want to shout
I have Baby Birds in a nest
I must tell you how it all came about
I moved my foyer tree out on my patio when the weather started to turn warm
The next thing i knew
A Bird's nest started to form
At first I thought, " Oh my beautiful tree "
Then i felt ashamed
Thoughts of "Babies" Filled me with glee
Everyday I watched Mama build, looking so proud
Anticipation mounting
I found myself joyfully laughing out-loud
First there was one egg, then two, then three, then four
Sadly one morning one was lost
Found splattered all over the floor
The wind had blown, The nest only hanging by a thin thread
I quickly secured it
With a string tied overhead
So i had three bluish green eggs left in the nest
I watched them like an Eagle
Some might say, " I was somewhat obsessed "
One day i looked to see the eggs once more
Little did i guess
What was waiting in store?
One little fuzzy Baby, oh so very cute!
Anxiously waiting
For another to follow suit
I now have three Babies begging for food
Keeping Mama busy
Taking exceptional care of her adorable brood
Soon my heart tells me, " They will all fly away "
I know i will miss them
Each and every day
They brought me so much happiness, and i know one thing for sure
The tree will stay on my patio
Waiting for another Mama needing a home that's warm and secure.
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Hello Susan, Thank you so much, happy you enjoyed...
Wonderful poem Ruby. Thanks for sharing.
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Hello Justin, You know that is really true. There was a time when the mess would have bothered me, now i cried when the flew away. I am glad I made you smile..Thank you.
very nice, Ruby. The older I get the more i notice birds and how interesting and beautiful they are. Your poem made me smile :-)
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Hello Thelma, I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I had the most fun. I hope they will come back again..Thank you..
What a lovely poem! I could feel that you were so excited experiencing the new life in your foyer tree. I would be excited too if I were in your place. Thanks for sharing this and the photos are very beautiful. Take care.
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Hello nighthag, Thank you so much. I am happy to share with all my friends. I teared up when they left. I watched them until they were out of sight..Cheers my friend..
such a wonderful poem full of the beauty of life, I must be a bit emotional today as this actually brought tears to my eyes. A lovely experince to share with nature you are blessed I think :)
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Hello Martie, This is my first time to watch birds and be so involved with their daily activities. I really enjoyed it. Thank you Dear friend..Cheers
I love studying the behavior of birds. This is an informative and interesting poem, Ruby, and beautiful pictures :)
Hugs!
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Hello Vinaya, My your accolades are wonderful. Thank you. I loved every moment of this..Cheers
I loved the poetic narration in this poem.
This is esthetically beautiful.
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Hello Susan, Good to see you. I have another nest with 5 eggs in it, the Mama is tiny and so are the eggs, she is a house Finch, I miss the Robins. I watched when they flew away, one had a crash landing, then Mama appeared and led the baby away.. I watched them untill they were out of sight. Happy you liked my story..Chees My Friend
Ruby how exciting to find a birds nest in your tree and then to watch the eggs hatch. Beautiful poem.
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Hello Shimmering, 'Chosen one", love that! I'm so happy you liked it. I loved every minute of it...Cheers my friend
Ruby, this is beautiful... lucky you.. chosen one! I am so happy you shared this with us! Have a blessed day!
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Hello blaise, So happy you thought my poem was a beautiful piece..Thank you so much..Cheers
What a lovely poem. Love the meaning underneath it. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece Ruby. :) xx
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Hello Peg, I'm happy you thought it was a cute story. I had a ball taking the pictures..Thank you so much for coming by..Cheers
Absolutely beautiful photos and such a cute story. I loved it!
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Hello Elena, I know they will fly away and soon. They are standing up in the nest, i'm scared they will fall, i put a pillow down on the concrete so they will have a softer landing. In a way, i'll be happy to see them go, i really enjoy them, but i worry a lot too. LOL.. What an experience? Thank you for visiting us..Cheers my friend..
Beautiful to read. It's a pity they will fly away but I am glad you took photo's. That's Priceless.
Lovely experience. :-)
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HaHa, Hello Becky. I just posted about the other nest at the cafe. I told everyone i felt like a zoo keeper. Thank's for the laugh, i needed it...Ha
I can see it now. The eaves on your patio are going to have all these nest shaped bowls hanging from it by next spring. Be sure to drill holes in the bottom to let water drain.
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Hello Docmo, Thank you for a thoughtful comment. It is an adventure for sure. I now have another nest with two tiny eggs in an apple wreath i hung on my patio light. The birds are tiny with red heads. I have no idea what kind they are, but here i go again..HaHa..Cheers
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Hello Annie, I am having so much fun watching the Babies grow, there's hardly enough room for Mama. I love to watch her go find worms and feed them. I am thrilled that you enjoyed. Thank you so much for visiting us...
Ruby, this is a beautiful 'poetic - documentary' of the little hatchlings origin. I love the poem with its elegant simplicity and the sheer joy of watching nature unfold. The photographs complement this hub so well. wonderful!
AE, you must be so excited, it is amazing that the mother chose to come so close as your patio to nest. Oh, and what beautiful green eggs. I would be watching them every day too, as they grow and spread their wings :) This is a lovely heart warming poem. My votes, best wishes and sharing!!!
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Hello Nell, I know. These babies are now chirping and spreading their wings. I am terrified they will fall out of the nest. It's like i'm a new Mama with all the worry..Lol..I am nor sure what Red Kites are but lucky you..Thank you..Cheers
Hi, Ruby, this was so lovely, I am lucky enough to have Red Kites in the tree near my balcony, and the babies have been making a terrific noise! lol! but I can't stop watching them.
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Hello Mar,HaHa, " And this old bird will never change "I love your comment, and i have this feeling that you like LS too..Yea..Thank you..Cheers..
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Hello Ubanichijioke, Happy to see you again. I will take good care of them..Thank you for coming by...
"And this bird you'll never change...!"
Rock on, Ruby... you have heralded Spring with this amazing poetry. To be accompanied by LS, is simply icing on the delicious cake!
Brava--Voted UP & AB! Hugs, Maria
Lovely story! Now ??? ve cute babies. Take care ????????
ƒ them. Cheers
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Hello Raci, I am happy that this brought a smile to your face. I went to town today and bought bird food and put it close to the tree, the Mother will not touch it, i can't figure it out. Thank you for coming by...
you're excitement contaminates me Ruby...and brings smile to my face today...
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Hello Lesley, I am thrilled to share this with all my friends. I'm so glad you enjoyed..Thank you...
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Hello Lord, Boy are they alive and kicking! They will soon be leaving the nest. Thank you for coming to visit...
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Hello Makusr, Nice to see you. We are lucky to love nature. Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed..Cheers
Oh Ruby, I am so excited for you, I can just imagine the enormous pleasure this nest have given you.
Thank you for sharing this with us, the photos are so lovely.
Best wishes Lesley
So alive and kicking! This piece has all the colors from life. Nature and spring are already anouncing Mother's day and Summer are just around the corner. Wonderful poetry!
LORD
Ruby in front of my house perched on a pole lies a nest. I often sit in my garden seeing it. Your observational poem reminds me of that. Thanks for the photos and the poem.
MAKUSR
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Hello Audrey, Who would think she would like an artificial tree to build her nest. Put one on your patio, maybe you will get lucky too. I hope so, it was so much fun..Thank you..Cheers
Lovely piece Ruby! You are so lucky to have had this experience! I am envious!
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Hello MT, I hope you are correct about her coming back,. This was so much fun. Thank you so much for gracing my page...Cheers..
You just made my day Ruby with that beautiful poem written in story form. How exciting to have a nest in your tree. I have birds that make a nest every spring. Now that they've used your tree once, they will continue coming back, so no need for sadness. I hit Every button on this uplifting poem.
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Hello Eddy, Glad you think it is a gem. I loved every minute of this adventure, my first!! Thank you my friend..
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Hello Peggy, Nice to see you. I am happy you are sharing this. Thank you for coming by..Cheers
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Hello Caroline, Thank's for the great comment. I appreciate you. Cheers
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Hello Denise, Thank you. I love to rhyme. My family said that i talk in rhyme. HaHa Thank you...
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Hello radhikasree, Happy you thought they were cute. You are welcome to share. Thank you...Cheers
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Hello Ruchira, I think i will put seed in a cup for her, what a great idea..Thank you...Cheers
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Hello Debbie, I was excited! Enjoyed every moment. They are moving about in the nest, soon they will leave the nest. Thank you for coming by..Cheers
Oh Ruby this is truly beautiful;I love it and have to award it my 'Up up and away.'
Take care and thanks for sharing such a gem
Eddy.
What fun it was for you to be able to see this life cycle enacted out under your watchful "eagle" eyes. Thanks for showing us these great photos. We have several birdhouses in our backyard and it is fun watching the action of the birds, but obviously, we never get to see the eggs and babies maturing as closely as you were able to do. Up votes and sharing this.
This is great Ruby! Love the photos you took of them too. :)
Your poem tells quite a story, Ruby, and what wonderful photos you've captured!
Your talent for telling a story via rhyme is amazing! Rated up and awesome.
The little eggs and the baby birds look so cute! I can't even guess how much excited you would have been! Your poem is a nice tribute to the mother who fetches food for her babies.
Up and beautiful.
Sharing with my friends here.
aaww such a beautiful poem and I can so relate to this when a mother bird built a nest straw by straw in my patio. At first I thought of it as a nuisance and then when she layed eggs. I was putting water and seeds for her in a cup...lol
Becoming a mother changes everything huh ;)
beautiful poem, Ruby. Voted up and sharing !
Oh I love this .. the birds and the eggs in the nest so adorable. I know you were so excited. I could feel it in your words.
Great poem
voted up
Debbie
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Hello Blossom, I took the pictures standing on a latter with Mama bird watching my every move. I think she finally realized that i wasn't going to hurt them. At first, everytime i came out on the patio she would leave the nest, now she remains in the nest, completely unafraid..I am glad you thought it was delightful..Thank you so much..Cheers
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Hello Prasetio, I am so glad you enjoy visiting my hubs. Your comments are so kind..Thank you my friend....
Love and Peace.
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Hello Astra, I am thrilled you enjoyed my story/poem about my babies. It was fun taking the pictures, but the Mama got a little upset. She would stay close and watch me. Thank you for reading and commenting..Cheers
What a delight! You must have been very patient with the photos.
Beautiful poem. Ruby, I don't know why, every time I visit your hub I always get a positive feeling and lots of smiles. I believe this one that caused happiness among hubbers, like you. Good job, my friend. I always give my vote to you and press the buttons here, except funny. Take care :-)
Love and peace, Prasetio
Wow, I love this hub and the subject too. The photos are so pretty. :)
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Hello Ricky, Happy you enjoyed. I am having a good time with this. Thank you for coming by..Cheers...
I thought those were Robin eggs. Awesome poem and great pics AE. Cute, interesting, and fun! Voted up, awesome, and interesting. Hope you are doing well my friend. Take care and see you soon.
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Hello Rolly, Yes, i've been acting like a mother hen with her chicks. Happy you enjoyed..Thank you..
Hugs..
Hi Always... loved this... I can just see you out there securing the nest again. Good they chose your tree to build in.
Hugs from Canada
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Hello Sophie, I was amazed when the mama started to build her nest in my foyer tree. she might have thought it was a real tree. Thank you for coming by..Cheers
Oh so lovely and nice pictures too... I love to have some baby birds too... but they always find the huger trees better...lucky you.. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day!
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Hello Exotic, So nice to see you. It is wonderful to watch life unfold, my first, but hopefully not my last. Thank you for coming..Cheers.
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Hello Dexter, I had one close call with the wind. I'm sorry you lost yours. It's so much fun. I hope you have some this year. Take care and good luck..Cheers
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Hello Genna, I felt the same way, spring has arrived, new babies, it doesn't get any better than that. I am happy you enjoyed. Thank you...
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Hello b., I am glad you enjoyed. I had so much fun with this, like a kid with a new toy..Take care..Thank you so much..
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Hello drbj, Yes Mrs. Robin, I will be here waiting for your return, maybe you will lay more eggs this year, if so, please use my tree..Cheers my friend...
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Hello Dusty, It really was cool. I will have another one too. A bird had built a nest on an apple wreath i put on the patio. I have never seen a bird like it. It is tiny with red stripes on it's head and chest. Thank you my friend...
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Hello Spirit Whisperer, This is my first experience with nature and i really found joy in watching the Mama build the nest, then the eggs and birth. Happy you came by and left a thoughtful comment..Thank you..
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Hello Dee, I guess they did have two Mamas..HaHa Thank you. Cheers
Great story and beautiful pictures! I really enjoyed this one......I have had a similar experience in the past. It is a beautiful thing to watch life unfold......
This is so beautiful! I had a nest on my property and a bad storm came and wiped it out. I was so disappointed. This year will be better for them!
Ruby, this is the perfect poem for spring. I keep waiting for the morning chorus, here that truly fills the air with a mixed symphony of song; the robins have just started to hop about in the grass, and poke their beaks into the earth.
Your beautiful poem, and this robin and her babies, bring the hope that “springs eternal.” Those photos are remarkable too! :-)
You Hub put a Big Smile on my Face, Ruby Girl. Nature is Wonderful, and when you experience it this way, how Grand is that. Wonderful Photos. I totally Enjoyed. Thank You!
I want to thank you dear Audrey
For constantly being there
And watching my sweet babies
With such tender, loving care.
I plan to return this way next Spring,
Will you again be able to do your thing?
Gratefully, Mrs. Robin
Ruby, watching God's creatures replenish is such a rewarding experience, I happy you got to be part of one of the many experiences on your own front porch! How cool is that!
Blessings,
Dusty
Another beautiful poem reminding us of the important things in life. Thank you Ruby for redirecting our focus it is so easy for us to get lost in the distractions of life that ultimately are meaningless compared to the beauty of nature.
Ahhhh. How sweet, and great photos! They had 2 momas cause after the wind came up, you tied the nest secure, you saved them!! Ha
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Hello Joyce, Happy to see you. I can imagine the excitement of having bluejays and morning doves, lucky you..Thank you for coming...
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Hello Mck, Remember when i came to your little cafe and told you about it when it first happened, i didn't have a clue how long it took birds to hatch. I found out it didn't take very long. I am so happy that you liked the photos and my presentation. Thank you so much..
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Hello Happyboomernurse, I am thrilled that you found joy in reading this. Thank you so much...
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Hello Max, I'm glad it brought a smile, reading your comment made me smile. Thank you so much..
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Hello Will, It was so cool. I'm hoping she will remember and come back again. Thank you for coming by....
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Hello Billy, Thank you for kind words. I must admit that i've not always been this interested in " Birthing " I think it comes when you open up to the beauty around you. I'm so happy that you came by....
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Hello truthfornow, Happy to see you. Your comment is so true..Spring has arrived! Thank you so much...
You get excited like I did when living in S.Cal. and a mountain area we had baby jays and morning doves, the doves babies were two cubby things from the begining.
voted up and awesome
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Hello Hyphen, I have spent the last month keeping watch. The tree is not that tall and something could have gotten the eggs. When the wind blew one egg out, i almost cried, but it all came together. I loved every minute. It is wonderful how God made it possible for his creatures to survive. ( and have good Mama's ) Thank you so much...
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Hello Sunnie, I am so glad you enjoyed this. This is my first time to be involved with anything like this, and i must say that it was such a thrill when i saw the first baby. A person would think i'd given birth..HaHa Thank you for coming....
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Hello LABrashear, Thank you for the precious comment and glad you liked Skynyrd. This has been a great experience for me. So happy you came by...
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Hello Becky, Yes, at first the Mama flew out of the nest everytime i came out on the patio,she would watch me take pictures, then she finally stayed on the nest when i came outside. I could almost see her fear leave. I loved every minute of it. Thank you for coming by my place...
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