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Downy Woodpecker

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My feathers are scruffed up today,

The breeze has teased them ’round,

I guess what I am trying to say,

I feel like “lost and found.”

 

But take a look here at this roof,

It’s old and quite a mess,

It’s seen some weather, see the proof,

It’s ratty, I confess.

 

In soft, old wood I find a bug,

For when I want to eat,

It only takes a good quick tug,

To spear it nice and neat.

 

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Author: wordsfromanneli

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27 thoughts on “Downy Woodpecker

  1. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    A great picture and poem, Anneli.

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  2. photofinlandrantasalot.wordpress.com's avatar

    That old roof is like a buffet for this woodpecker.

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    • wordsfromanneli's avatar

      It is! I’ve learned not to be too quick to make everything new and pristine looking. Like old stumps – many people consider them an eyesore but they are really the dining room table for many birds. Same thing with this bird feeding station roof.

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  3. belindagroverphotography's avatar

    I think they look even sweeter a little wind blown. A poem that suits it well.

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  4. Grant at Tame Your Book's avatar

    Fun poem, Anneli, and thanks for the interesting photo.

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  5. Writing to Freedom's avatar

    Fun times with your dreamy downy woodpecker.

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  6. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    I have never thought of a woodpecker as downy. Thank you for this.

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  7. John's avatar

    Bird has a messy hair day going on! Fun poem, Anneli. ❤️

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  8. Ursula's avatar

    He looks a bit lost but he will find some bugs and then he will look happy. I like the picture and I love your fun poem!

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  9. Lori's avatar

    Looks like a small woodpecker.

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  10. kagould17's avatar

    Bedraggled to be sure. Happy Wednesday Anneli. Allan

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  11. Carol Balawyder's avatar

    Perfect poem to match the photo. 😀

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