i’ve had a feathered visitor
a robin
courting me for the last two days
wonder what he wants to tell me?
will he return today?
hope that i’m home if he calls.
—
* robin symbolism means different things in different cultures and the message robin brings has different meanings at different times. A robin brings hope, renewal, and rebirth. Robin symbolizes new beginnings, new projects, and a sign of good things to come. – bring it.
—
“hope” is the thing with feathers –
that perches in the soul –
and sings the tune without the words –
and never stops – at all –
-emily dickinson
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One of my favorite birds! When I was growing up in Iowa, they were my favorite sign of spring.
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awww – a sure sign
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He wants to come in for coffee, Beth! I have those birds in my backyard also but not coming so close.
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that might be it!
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No robins at our windowsill (how cute!), but they are all over the place around here. Large flocks, and right now they are singing to wake up the sun.
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how lovely
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😊
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I absolutely adore the Emily Dickinson Quote …
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it’s a good one
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How lovely! Hate to tell you, but he’s probably falling in love with his reflection 🤩
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that could certainly be it and we clearly both have egos )
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What a wonderful way to start the day!
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yes!
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I love that Emily Dickenson quote. Thanks.
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my pleasure
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A delightful read of the poem …
Loved the Emily Dickinson quote as well
♥️♥️
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thank you
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♥️♥️
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Beth such an quote with this bird in the window. Anita
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<3
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I hope he brings good tidings
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yes!
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💙❤️💙
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So close! I was thinking about one of those window bird feeders, but then imagined our pup going through the window to get them. L
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for sure!
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Beautiful capture and quotes, Beth. I’ve sat outside with the Robins and thanked them for bringing me their gift of songs and loveliness!
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how sweet
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🥰💚 🎶
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I have no proof but I imagine if you asked 100 people to name the first bird that comes to mind, robin would be high on the response.
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I think you’re right
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Now I have “Rockin’ Robin” and “When The Red Red Robin Goes Bob-Bob-Bobbin’ Along” playing in my head, simultaneously…
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perfect and sorry for the double ear worms )
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Sometimes, they confront their reflection and have quite a battle.
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A lovely friend to have stop by. What does Olive think?
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She is kind of looking up at him every so often, but not really reacting
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They are so sweet!
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they are
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A lovely feathered visitor, Beth, and just right for the season. Your poem fits beautifully with Emily Dickenson’s version. Spring always feels hopeful.
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thank you!
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We had the exact same thing at our house….they sit on the outside sill and stare in – even when there is no TV on for them to watch! We love it!
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exactly, yes!
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Beth, this is a good omen. The robin can only be sending you positivity, hope and good things ahead. I hope he hangs around for a while. The quote is just wonderful!
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I hope so, and thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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I’ve always loved that quote from Emily Dickinson. Did you ever read the book titled The Thing with Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal About Being Human
by Noah Stryker? A wonderful collection!
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no, but thank you for a great suggestion
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you could take this to all sorts of places, Beth; and yes, that is one of my favourite Emily Dickinson poems :)
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it’s a really nice one
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This is a springtime gift to you, Beth!
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he stopped by to hang out
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How lovely! I have a pigeon that arrives on my window sill every evening and spends the entire night there!
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home for him
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I didn’t know that about robins. I don’t think my son would have agreed a few years ago when one woke him up every day pecking at his window! 🤣
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oh no!
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Delightful. I have a little bird friend that sometimes peeks in at me while I’m at my desk. I don’t know what kind of bird it is, but he/she makes me smile whenever he/she stops by. :)
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they probably are talking about how odd we are when they get back to their nests,
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Hahaha. Yes, probably.
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A robin has started to visit us on our patio, and perhaps we’ll get a good rating which will lead to more robins and more visits.🙂
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Excellent
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This is really cute.
Warmed my heart. When last did he show up?
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He just visited for 2 days and a friend of mine reminded me why it might have been on those dates, has to do with a loss
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Oh my goodness. That’s quite something.
So sorry for your loss
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<3
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What a delightful encounter!
Your feathered friend perhaps simply enjoys your company ….
Such moments with nature are truly special and filled with wonder …
A lovely read ♥️
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yes, they are special –
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