A pair of house finches pull sunflower seeds through the mesh. A new year has begun for us; but, for them it is still a matter of survival. Hopefully, my feeder provides them with needed resources as winter comes on strong.
Time keeps on ticking
Means nothing to my finches
Everyday’s the same
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Today at D’Verse Poets Pub, Bjorn asked us to write a Haibun that refers to the new decade starting and new beginnings.
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Roth Poetry 
Lovely metaphor and images. I used to have a bird feeder, but it somehow lost its luster and hangs empty and alone.
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Thank you Glenn. It is just waiting for someone to fill it once more. A new beginning for an old feeder!
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I have a feeder right outside my front window and a few in the back yard. I do my best to make my little friends happy every day or every other day. My reward comes when I see the male and female cardinal come to the feeder in late evening and he feeds his lady a seed. Feeding the birds is rewarding for BOTH them and me!
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Yes it really is rewarding to see them come.
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Dwight, the mourning doves have brought friends with them, and now 8 hang out together in the yard. They are such a peaceful and comforting presence, whether in the fruit trees or walking and bobby slowly along the driveway… You’re right about birds having no time other than a time for survival. Nice haibun and photos.
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Thanks. I am so glad you have some new birds coming to your feeder with the doves.
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I love that you feed the birds. I do, too. Every day is much the same, for finches, and for people my age. There is comfort in that when one hasnt much energy. I so loved your poem. And the photos!
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Thank you so much for your kind words Sherry!
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I love those birds! Sometimes I think they they are quite smarter than people. They know how to gather and survive. Nice haiku!
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Thank you Mary. They give me much joy!
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I’m sure your feeder will bring them much needed nourishment throughout your chilly winter 🙂
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Thank you! They bring me soul nourishment as well.
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lol all good deeds have a double pay off affect 🙂
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You are right!
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Lovely haiku and photo. ☺
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Thank you so much!
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I love those bird photos, Dwight, and have been watching the birds on our feeders. I just hope they are around on the day of the Big Bird Watch at the end of this month!
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Keep feeding them and they will stay! Thank you Kim!
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Birds being timeless is so true. Indeed the concept of time is for humans, that is why the fear of running out of it is ours only as well.
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Very good observation. Yes we worry about time and sometimes waste a lot of it! Thanks.
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I cannot agree more! Thank you, Roth!
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Nice Dwight! Very nice…
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Thanks Rob! They give me lots of joy as I watch.
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We feed the birds too. I love watching their antics at the feeder. Their needs are few, as ours should be. Lovely work
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Thank you so much!
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What a wonderful pair of birds to keep you company… and maybe because of you they have a new beginning in spring.
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They keep reproducing and I keep feeding them. Thanks!
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Birds don’t worry about the new year…and God cares for us like you care for those finches 🙂
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Yes, Thank you Lynn!
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Truly picturesque birds! ❤ may they continue to enjoy their meals! Blessings & grace to you!
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Thank you very much!
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Most welcome brother!
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I love your bird photos! I love birds! I saw 2 Bald Eagles today when I went out. It was amazing!
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Wow! how lucky you are to see eagles! Thanks you for your comments.
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So lovely Dwight. We have house finches here too- they are so sweet. Right now, I am watching a woodpecker chase everyone away from the suet feeder as if he owns it!
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Ha Ha! I have a Downey that comes to mine but does share it with other birds.
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I have a bit of a different reaction to this one….it reminds me that there are some who are dependent on the good will of others. There are many finches in our midst….may we all be kinder to them in this new year! 🙂
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Thank you! I guess perspective is everything.
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