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a release from the obligations of societal life,
replenishing the soul in the wilderness...our resort.
The occasional askance look does not annoy.
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You carry on, reveling in the beauty of birds
that so often feels like only you and you alone appreciate.
The thoughtless world keeps passing it by.
"They don't know what they're missing."
You curmudgeonly reply.
"They don't know what they're missing."
You curmudgeonly reply.
There is certainly a time
and a place
and a need
for this temporary human eschewal.
But, sometimes ya just gotta stick yer neck out...
...in order to leave an infinite legacy
of future generations inspired by your passion.
Once in a while,
Take a friend birding.
Images of this Solitary Sandpiper were taken on September 3rd, 2012 at Herrick Reservoir in Round Valley, Idaho while birding with my friend and our families.
Ok, I could really identify with this one - I tend to mostly go out looking at birds alone, or with my hubby. I'm working on being more social, though, so this struck a chord. Plus, the photos are great :o)
ReplyDeleteMost of my birding is done alone too. I do enjoy the social aspect of birding in a group too. It's just different. Sharing our passion just seems important if we want to perpetuate it, so we've all got to break-down now and then and invite others to intrude on our solace.
DeleteCute little guy.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think Solitary Sandpipers are pretty cool looking.
DeleteLovely poem (with great accompanying photos!) and definitely something I identify with, though like dawn I do take my husband very occasionally and sometimes a friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kinds words. The photos were definitely my muse for the poem.
DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott!
DeleteThat's me! So,only the birds talk. Lovely photos, Robert!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilke! I think blogging about our birding and sharing our photos is another good way to invite others into the world of birding.
DeleteFantastic poem/photographs pairing! I usually bird alone or occasionally with my husband. A few times a year I take my young niece and one of her friends. It's fun to share the excitement of birding with them.
ReplyDeleteWatching another person catch the birding bug is a blast! Good for you for sharing your passion with others.
DeleteGreat photos and post Robert - most of my birding is alone and recharging my batteries, but it is always a pleasure to meet up with folks and talk, especially when they are new folks met in the field.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Robert.
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