To All the Birds I Loved Before

Gambel's Quail at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ

To all the birds I loved before

Who flew past my windows or my door,

Black-capped Chickadee in Andover, MA

You’ve made me feel at home,

I dedicate this poem,

House Finches in Corona de Tucson, AZ

To all the birds I loved before.

 

Western Kingbird at Lakeside Park in Tucson, AZ

To all the birds I like to spot,

And may I say I’ve seen a lot,

Great Egret at Reid park in Tucson, AZ

You bring me so much bliss,

I know I’ll always miss,

Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Lisbon Falls, ME

 all the birds I loved before!

Cattle Egrets and White-faced Ibis near the Salton Sea, CA

The winds of change are always blowing,

And I keep moving far away,

Brewer's Sparrow at Michael Perry Park in Tucson, AZ

But with every state I live in,

I see more birds everyday!

 

Wood Thrush in Central Park, New York

To all the birds I count each day,

You make me smile while you play,

White-winged Dove and Mourning Dove in my backyard in Tucson, AZ

I love to see you fly

Or bathe before my eyes,

Rufous, Broad-tailed, and Magnificent Hummingbirds on Mt. Lemmon in Tucson, AZ

You are the birds I loved before

Cactus Wren in Tucson, AZ

And I can’t wait to see some more!

~Kathie Adams Brown (August 6, 2014)

Willet at Reid State Park in Maine

I had a little fun this month playing with that old Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias song, To All The Girls I Loved Before. I used it as a pattern but totally changed the words to fit my birding passion! I hope it makes you smile! I am having fun Birding in Maine!

You can always see more birds and read more poetry at my blogs:

• Kathie's Birds
• Kathie's Poet Tree