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“To be a Flower, is profound
Responsibility —”
–Emily Dickinson
If birds never lived
to imitate the stars
in sparkle, color, and song,
would we dream of soaring,
or hear the music of wind and sea?
Would the fiddler play
as shadows gathered, and would we ache
not knowing why?
Would spring come,
a bride adorned in pink and white,
or would the world be without bloom,
the sky left some other hue—perhaps delightful,
but not blue?
And what would be the point
of fairy tales
without swans, owls, and feathered light?
Like flowers—
birds’ responsibility is profound.
Well, the Oracle always, always knows!
I consulted her early this morning and wrote a rough draft. I had to convince myself to go for a walk, but I did. AND—the vultures put on a show, and there were so many birds singing—almost like spring, despite the chill in the air.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I clicked “Like” but I really “Love” this, especially the connection to Emily Dickinson.
Thank you so much, Marian! 💙
I love the Emily Dickinson connection as well!
Thank you very much, Liz!
You’re welcome, Merril!
Indeed, what would be the point of anything without birds? (K)
Exactly right!
Beautiful, Merril! ❤️
Thank you, Colleen! 💙
You’re welcome.
Beautiful, Merril – all those flowing rhymes – just the ticket!
Thank you, Ingrid.
So lovely, Merril 🙂
Thank you very much, Marie!