fledgling dove, blind, deaf
wanders in my yard flightless
waiting for her wings
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Resting Place.
Yesterday we found a young mourning dove in the back yard. We thought we'd have to do a little ceremony but then my mom noticed the small dove was still breathing. We think she might be about three to four weeks old but she can't fly and doesn't know what to do with seed. Sadly, she has some hatch defects and will never be like other doves. So to ease her stress we've been giving her water and a special slurry that she ate a little bit of. And I wrote her a little haiku while I watch out for her.
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William that is so nice of you to help that birdie. Your haiku is very fitting for the situation.
ReplyDeletePoor little birdie. You are kind to help her.
ReplyDeleteJust an FYI: If you need to send her to the Birdie Bridge, holding her by the exhaust pipe of a running car will send her there quickly & painlessly.
That's very beautiful William.
ReplyDeleteWilliam, my Mom's eyes are watering.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely thoughtful haiku William.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful haiku, Wm. We wish her luck!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes ta the little dove. Weak prey aint no fun.
ReplyDeleteThe little dove couldn't have wandered into a kinder and nicer place of refuge.
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely Haiku William. We feel bad for the poor dove.
ReplyDeleteOh William, you made me cry. Your haiku is beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteMaxwell Smartkitty
oh William, that's a beautiful Haiku. Bless you all for taking care of her!
ReplyDeletePoor little birdie :( You write great haiku William :)
ReplyDeletePurrs Mickey
What a nice Haiku!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog William and co. I love coming to visit and read about your latest adventures and mishaps and seeing all the great pictures your Mom puts up! Keep up the wonderful blogging!
Jaime