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April 6, 2021

Ekphrastic April, Day 6: "Bird's Nest in Cattails"


 

"Bird's Nest in Cattails" (1875) by Fidelia Bridges [1834-1923].

 

spring heralded by
red-winged blackbirds

co-ka keeeeeeee

nests in the cattails rock
hatchlings to the rhythm
co-ka keeeeeeee

 

© Diane Mayr, all rights reserved.  

5 comments:

  1. My favorite spring sign! I saw my first red wing last week & heard that "Co-ka keeeeeeee"

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    1. Mine, too, Linda, since robins are now year-round residents of New England, victims of climate change. Oh, the damage we have done.

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  2. This is gorgeous, Diane. You made a painting talk.

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  3. Now that's something I'd like to see in person!

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