Tag Archives: Australian Magpie

A Mother’s Love – Triolet

❤   ❤ A Mother’s love and care The string of life it holds Rife in nature everywhere A Mother’s love and care The child’s path does patiently prepare Gently guiding as young life unfolds A Mother’s love and care … Continue reading

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The Australian Magpie Family at Christmas 2015

Magpie mums and dads are busy birds at Christmas time. They are omnivorous birds, so we give them minced meat and sunflower seeds when they visit. And they visit every day, as you might have guessed. Even on rainy days. They … Continue reading

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Melancholy Merriment – SunWinks! February 1, 2015 (Oxymorons)

A solitary magpie Sitting on a pole In joyful sadness Carolling strains Of the sweetest tones I know     Pray tell, enchanting bird What does your melancholy warbling say?     Behold, from high above I can see afar … Continue reading

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The Sentinel – SunWinks! 9 November 2014: Manifesto (“conversational poetry”)

The day will soon drown in the dark indigo; our tired bodies will rest in slumber. “Shall we sleep in safety?” I notice a bird on the roof. “Are you perchance a guardian angel, or just a hungry bird, seeking … Continue reading

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: The Colour Blue

Balmoral Beach, Sydney, Australia Australian Magpie Pansy in my garden  * http://ceenphotography.com/2014/09/23/cees-fun-foto-challenge-the-color-blue/

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