Bird Bath for One Word Sunday

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Bird Bath

Bird Bath

You bask in the sun as you crane to inspect
that bird in the water, demanding respect.

How odd that he has not one thing to say
and as you caw your challenge, doesn’t fly away.

When you bob your head at him, he bobs at you.
He’s an image of everything you choose to do.

Then, Mr. Raven, as you fly away,
So too does the other decide not to stay.

Just as you stage your sudden defection,
flying away with you is your reflection.

The One Word Sunday prompt is reflection.

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My blog, which started out to be about overcoming grief, quickly grew into a blog about celebrating life. I post daily: poems, photographs, essays or stories. I've lived in countries all around the globe but have finally come to rest in Mexico, where I've lived since 2001. My books may be found on Amazon in Kindle and print format, my art in local Ajijic galleries. Hope to see you at my blog.

6 thoughts on “Bird Bath for One Word Sunday”

  1. SRIKANTH's avatarSRIKANTH

    Clever and beautifully crafted—a playful yet poignant reminder of how we often confront ourselves in the world around us. The twist with the reflection is both humorous and reflective, quite literally!

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  4. Unknown's avatarAnonymous

    you are wise and write a beautiful light poem about your raven. It’s like reading Mother Goose for big people.

    your playing with words seems effortless. I know you work hard, but bloodx/sweat/tears don’t show.

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