Spring

Outside,
In the crisp bright light,
The birds all stomp for worms,
Their crazy heads a'bobbin'
As they dance.

Purple patches of crocus
Pierce the brown ground,
Hinting of the rainbow blowouts
Soon to come,
When flowers will burst the air
With reds and yellows
And pinks and gold.

The brilliant red tip of a rosebud
Illumiates the barren branches
With a hint of beauty soon to come,
And daffodils glow in the sunlight.

In my garden
Life renews,
Light and hope and promises
Abound,
As joyful spring breathes
A warm breath across the land.
And even from inside,
I breathe it in.

Barmy Betty

'Do you know Barmy Betty?'
The orange parrot said
'She dreamt that you were coming
Now she's standing on her head.'


                               'Her eyebrows were on fire
                                And her strength was fading fast.
                                Now upside down the fire's out,
                                The danger moments passed.


                                                                     'I don't know Barmy Betty!'
                                                                     Said the woman to the bird
                                                                      I'm here for Crazy Sadie,
                                                                      So please, don't be so absurd!'

Birds Eye View

Birds, back away!!

It's not safe, IT's NOT SAFE!!