Hungry?
Table is set
Who says there’s no free lunch?
Suet for me and seeds for you
Just right.
P.S. I just figured out why poets are encouraged to write cinquains. It’s to make sure they don’t ramble on too much.
Five lines with 2, 4, 6, 8, and 2 syllables respectively.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:40 am
I love these pictures, Anneli. 😊 How great to see some birds right now.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:24 am
And they are all very hungry!
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January 10, 2026 at 1:28 am
Great photos of the beautiful birds.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:20 am
Thank you, Mags.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:39 am
The birds have been mostly absent here of late, but yesterday, they were all about. Always good to see the birds. Short poems can say a lot Anneli. Happy Saturday. Allan
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January 10, 2026 at 6:25 am
All the smart ones have left. I remember what a thrill it was in Dawson Creek to see the first bluebird in the spring.
And yes, with short poems you have to choose your words wisely.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:39 am
It’s the same principle as the etherees I like. The structure demands some discipline, as well as creativity! (And the birds are delightful!)
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January 10, 2026 at 6:22 am
I just looked up that form, Linda, and I think I’d like to give it a try. It would be a challenge.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:42 am
If you go to The Task at Hand and do a search for etheree, you’ll find several that I’ve done over the years. They’re great fun! Everyone starts by counting syllables. Then, the challenge is to include rhythm and rhyme, even internal rhyme.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:25 am
I’ll do that. Thanks for the new-to-me ideas.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:27 am
I love the little bird, its sooo cute! 🥰
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January 10, 2026 at 9:29 am
That’s a golden crowned sparrow. They have very nice songs with just a few notes.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:32 am
Thanks Anneli! ❤️😊
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January 10, 2026 at 8:00 am
Cute cinquain culls careless conversation.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:28 am
Cramming covert comments correctly.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:09 am
Clever comments cement championship.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:18 pm
Cwite cute. Cwacks me up.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:49 pm
😄
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January 11, 2026 at 7:24 am
Oh so fun to read these words, Anneli, and i enjoyed your beautiful pileated woodpecker and sparrow sporting his royal golden crown.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:59 am
Thanks for the visit and the nice comment, Jet.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:24 pm
You make a good point on poetry! The two birds are delightful.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:17 pm
Thanks, Jennie. Poetry definitely makes the writer get to the point without wasting a lot of words.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Indeed!
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January 27, 2026 at 2:15 am
You have so many different birds in your yard, so beautiful!
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January 27, 2026 at 8:21 am
We do have a lot of birds .We have trees and shrubs for cover and we have a reasonably good climate.
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