Duty

the sentry
guarding the feeder
as dawn wakes the day

The Goldfinch

first visit
to the feeder
bright as a daffodil

A Generosity Of Patience

ever
the gracious host
chickadee awaits a turn

Suspension

held aloft
it seems
by only hope

Aperitif

last of the phlox
the final sips
of summer sustenance

Dizzy

upside down
spinning round and round
the downey has his fill

Black Capped

songbird on
the seed bell
dee dee dee
chickadee