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Spotted Towhee

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A towhee who scratched on the ground,

Was weeping with hardly a sound,

The seed he had gotten

Was totally rotten,

From rain in the wet, sodden ground.

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  1. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar
    Lynette d'Arty-Cross
    June 18, 2025 at 12:17 am

    Awww. Poor little one. Your poem definitely suits his body language. Lovely photo, Anneli.

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    wholelottarosie
    June 18, 2025 at 2:45 am

    Anneli, your poem is truly touching and beautifully captures the delicate moments in nature. The fact that the little bird is scratching at the ground, searching for food, but has only found a rotten seed reflects the fragile balance in the ecosystem. The attached photo is impressive – it captures the bird in a very special mood. Thank you for sharing this nature observation with us!

    Greetings from Germany……Rosie

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    Book Club Mom
    June 18, 2025 at 5:02 am

    Oh! Poor little one. I hope the sun comes out soon so that the birds have better offerings – we’ve had so much rain here.

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    Jacqui Murray
    June 18, 2025 at 6:50 am

    What a bright and beautiful bird.

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    wordsfromanneli
    June 18, 2025 at 6:54 am

    They love hanging around our yard.

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    John
    June 18, 2025 at 8:11 am

    He’s still so cute! 🥰

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    Writing to Freedom
    June 18, 2025 at 8:18 am

    Sodden spotted sulks silently.

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    Ursula
    June 18, 2025 at 8:44 am

    He seems to be very mad by the looks of him. But he is so pretty anyway and the little poem explains his bad mood, thanks for sharing this post.

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    belindagroverphotography
    June 18, 2025 at 4:17 pm

    He doesn’t look too happy 😏. Sweet photo.

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    Lori
    June 18, 2025 at 6:43 pm

    I saw a bird similar to this on my front porch today. It had a slightly orange breast, but it didn’t have white. It was a light grayish. But I’m pretty sure it was a juvenile robin (after looking them up on the internet).

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    V.M.Sang
    June 19, 2025 at 1:07 am

    What a lovely little bird. I love your poem.

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    wordsfromanneli
    June 19, 2025 at 8:34 am

    Thanks for your visit and your kind comment, Vivienne.

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    roughwighting
    June 20, 2025 at 6:23 am

    Haha. That is definitely a disgruntled towhee. Your photo says it all, but I enjoy the poetic explanation of the expression as well. 🙂

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    bigskybuckeye
    June 22, 2025 at 9:46 am

    Anneli, your poetry and camera capture a gentle moment. Perhaps something with a bit more sweetness will be found.

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    Adele Brand
    June 22, 2025 at 1:24 pm

    Are you having a wet summer? It’s been pretty dry here so our birds have the opposite problem.

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  17. wordsfromanneli's avatar
    wordsfromanneli
    June 22, 2025 at 3:04 pm

    No, but a very long, wet spring. It’s better now.

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    Jennie
    June 22, 2025 at 6:23 pm

    Look at that unhappy face! Well done, Anneli.

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    wordsfromanneli
    June 22, 2025 at 6:51 pm

    I think that’s their normal look, but he’s got his feathers ruffled from the wind too.

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