Wouldn't you dance for love

Robins hop across our lawn like moonstruck lovers...

Robins are always welcome in our yard as 

they look for earthworms and fallen berries... 

Singing a song of hard times and and a place to dine 

They love fruits and berries, and sweet cakes... 

even pastry dough that Mom has rolled with leftovers 

Their happy attitudes are contagious and sweet... 

as they find a mate to build a nest of twigs and string 

Robins are gregarious birds and often dance two by two... 

Wouldn't You.   

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I adore Robins. We have them nesting in our garden at the moment Pat. So busy collecting juicy grubs to feed their young. Their nest is hidden in the ivy trailing over a boundary fence. I enjoyed your lines so much. Beautiful imagery, particularly of those pastry pieces being left for the robins by thoughtful mom after her baking was complete. Plenty of nostalgia in this write. I thought of my own Nan and her love of birds. I just love the joy that these little creatures share with us. These little creatures can lift your spirits on a dull day. I can picture your Robins dancing to Brahms. What a delight that is. Sending you and yours warm greetings from across the pond Pat. In these days of lockdown we are spending most of our time in our garden. Thank goodness for nature.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... it is true... we have grape vines to plant tomorrow. We all need to borrow all the contentment we can enjoy to make it through tomorrow. Rhyming is getting to be a habit. We leave organic Carrots out for the Rabbits and unsalted peanuts for the Crows and Squirrels. Today I saw a Blue Jay fly off with a peanut in his Beek... so funny! Where do they take these peanuts when they fly away... other neighbors' yards?? Thanks for sharing your love of Robins. Their eggs are a Robin egg Blue. Enjoy the Dance of Spring. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Bluer than Robins eggs. I can remember Joan Byers singing that, about a love's eyes. I think she was singing about Dylan in Diamonds and Rust. A most beautiful song. Your yard for sure is birdie heaven Pat. They must count their blessings when they come across your place. No wonder they stay :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... yes... I googled and discovered that Joan Bias sang that song. Roger recalled the song. I was raised in a religion that left little time for music songs of the day... so I am thrilled to hear that son in my silver/golden years. So sweet of you to share, truly, Pat

[barleygirl]

Altho I love your poem in regards to robins specifically, I am reminded of how I watch the skittering activities of ALL the wild creatures as if studying for my next life exam. Even tho you often write about birds, in this poem especially, I see you making a subtle suggestion that we could all do well to focus on so many little treats & delights that spill forth from each day, in contrast to the current climate of political fomenting! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... yes... the political tormenting is
getting really surreal... this morning I read we cannot have "In God we trust on a Flag, but some are advocating another ( fallen angel to tryst). We need Prayers more than ever. I hope the Birds Tweet their prayers to help us trust who we choose to trust.
Have a lovely day...in sunshine and not in pain.
lovingling, Pat

[Neville]

Pretty little critters and my word, you just done em proud dear Pat...

Stay safe .. Neville :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Neville... the Robins are still around... the like to eat their seed on the ground.... I read in a Bird Magazine. They love to hop around the yard... and so do I myself. Thanks for the visit and yes, we must stay Safe. tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

................................. N :)

[Patricia Wedel]

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[Neville]

really .. I'll put my foot down then N:)

[Patricia Wedel]

Footprints in the sand mean that a friend is praying for you.... Amen

[Neville]

I thought I was being storked.. a little bird told me to say that :)

[Patricia Wedel]

That is so Clever ... the way a Stork stands with one Foot up... Poets have the most Fun!! I have four hours to sleep til 8 am ..

[Neville]

night night..

[Ana Papaya]

Yes. I would too.
Such a charming poem, Patricia.
I have a Robin's nest on my front porch on top of one of my porch lights. They eggs just hatched.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Ana Papaya.. how charming to have a nest of wee Robins. I have seen some cracked blue shells, but not the best itself.
Nature is so sweet and endearing. gently, Pat

[Dave Brown]

robins are part of our summer visitors with nests all about, but the owls and hawks give them a hard time

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dave... here in Virginia, the crows and ravens take over and even squirrels. I try to "peanuts in the shell" to divert their attention, however, they first have to eat all the Sunflower seed (mainly for the Cardinals)... before they carry away as many shelled peanuts as they can... not certain where they take them. Also the squirrels will eat all the sunflower seeds they can... and then they eat the shelled peanuts. It is quite a "Show"... but expensive.
I just read that you have to make an opening that is too big for crows and ravens and squirrels. My husband is not a Carpenter... but I could learn to be.
truly, Pat

[Dave Brown]

Do you mean too big or too small a hole?
Is this to be an access hole into a feeder?
There are various sized drill bits that can make any good sized holes that easily do or don't accommodate squirrels or any size bird.
I'll make up a container (?) constructed in cedar, to your spec's and ship it down to you, if you handle all the fees and costs associated with the Tarzan bo-de-o start-up, production and distribution
Then we can share the profits
I know, I know, generosity is my middle name!!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dave... I just noticed your added comments a week later. Very kind of you to offer. I do need a way to have a feeder that only Cardinals and perhaps Chickadees could get into. Blue Jays can also be very aggressive also. It seems that this August my son and his family may live with us for a year or so. Robert is very handy with building shelves and so forth. He probably can help me with a Good Feeder. I do appreciate your Offer. You are generous. I appreciate knowing there must be a way to keep the Crows and Squirrels from devouring the expensive Oiled Sunflower Seeds. Of course if I planted Sunflowers then I fought that Squirrelsvor Crows would climb up the Ling Stemsvto est the Seeds.... but then you never know... do you? Life is a Rubicks Cube for the most part. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

I should have proofed this jumbled sentence.
I had a long day. Pulse forgive. Pat

[Dave Brown]

LOL
we hang our feeder from the edge of the house roof overhang with a very small rain roof over that.
The squirrels have definitely tried but the location and the type/size of feeder does not work for them, neither for Blue Jays or Crows
Anything larger than a Towhee or Grossbeak is out of luck
Good luck with it all!

[Patricia Wedel]

I appreciate your insight. I love to see the birds up close... fascinating really. Love the way you hang your feeder on edge of roof with its own little tin roof. But how do you get the seed into the feeder. Perhaps a carrier pigeon... just kidding. We need to get a Copyright on these Novel ideas... here we go again. Wishing you and your family the best. truly, Pat

[Unspoken poet]

I love Robins, I have them in my yard all the time and I feed them. This is wonderful.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kay-T... yes, Robins were the first bird in my childhood that I remember... they were like family.
Now I am charmed by so many birds and love to include them in poetry. If our feathered friends can survive in all kinds of weather... then surely we can be encouraged by their Integrity and ambition to carry on. truly, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

I know this term is used so often but it fits you perhaps better than anyone I have ever used it before and that is... what a sweetheart you are and only the sweetest of hearts could pen this poem Patricia truly!

[Patricia Wedel]

Did you read my poem dear Bunny while crunching on a 🥕 Carrot... they are very intoxicating... you know. May your day be a vision of appetizers. gently, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

it was the sweetest of carrots:)

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, organic Carrots are the best... we eat them also... good for the eyes... I believe. tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Pat. I have the birds in my yard. They love my old pine tree. I agree, would be nice to dance, like the robins. Thank you for sharing the amazing and hopeful poetry.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John... so sorry to be late to thank you for leaving your "heart prints" on my poem-- "Would you dance for Love". Such a charming review from a very
experienced Dancer by the Sea. tenderly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked this poem dear Pat and you are welcome.

[Abhishek Asthana]

The characteristics of lovely creatures are defined beautifully... charmingly penned... I loved the innocence shown in this poem... Thank you so much for sharing !!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Abhishek... a pleasure to read your review. Robins are a docile bird and seem to understand human nature. May your days be filled with tweets and Songs. truly, Pat

[Abhishek Asthana]

Amen, Thanks !

[Beccy]

Like Christine, I just adore the beautiful little robin. So cheeky, so full of confidence, and as we have two bird tables in our garden, we have plenty of feathered friends who visit, including robins.

Don't think we have them nesting, but they are clever little things at hiding their nests, so, you never know.

A lovely, uplifting poem to read in these troubled times.

Beccy.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Becky... the Birds are such an inspiration as they survive in different environments. Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts. Wishing you and your family to be safe and well. gently,, Pat

[Pete]

i certainly would. i so like this. so cute and endearing. with the warm weather trying to break through, have been watching them lately. i love robins and your spring, word romp. a gift from heaven ... :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Pete... lovely to share a "word romp"... a dance for love. I am amazed at how vulnerable birds can be. They are obviously appreciative and do
"sing for their dinner". The Cardinals are raising quite a brood and and bring their little ones to eat seed.
So many Birds and so little time. Thanks for stopping by to celebrate. truly, Pat

[Pete]

funny you mention their singing too - have been listening to them a lot lately. so uplifting and joyful to hear ... :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, Pete, very relaxing to her all the songs of the Wood Thrush and others. They even sing in the Shower(s)... lol. fondly, Pat