I will spread forth my hands
whistle, call out her name
may she lift her wings
fly far ‘til she finds my open palm
she’s a beautiful little thing
with her delicate red face
and her tan and grey cape
I wonder if her feet are cold
I am overcome with the urge
to wrap myself around her
fingertips tenderly caressing her softness
blow warm air into her feathers
her beak is tiny but I know
she is an expert catching spiders
and nipping berries away
her sharp wit and clever tactics
peering into her shining eye
I see myself reflected there
I don’t want to release her again
yet I know she’s not mine to hold forever
I will cherish her
for as long as she allows me to hold her
even far beyond this moment
for she entrances me
spread your wings, dance away
but later please come back to me
won’t you little robin?
bless me with your wintery presence
tara caribou | ©️2019
David over at Incidental Naturalist posted this little woodland robin on his Instagram account and I was so mesmerized by the pretty little thing that I immediately scratched out a few lines. I’ve always liked robins. They are so cute and such excellent hunters. I can’t say how many hours I’ve sat and watched them.
Beautiful piece! I’m honoured that you were inspired by my little robin! 😊
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I truly enjoy your photographs and writings.
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Thank you! 🙏 I truly enjoy your writings, Tara.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks Bill
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My pleasure Tara!
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I had a goldfinch land on my finger once. He’d flown into a store and was trying to find his way out. I raised up my hand and he landed on my finger and I walked him outside and he flew away. It was both bizarre and amazing.
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That is WAY cool Patrick! That he knew you’d carry him to safety and freedom is quite powerful indeed. Wow. What a memory.
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Wow, this is such a lovely piece Tara. I could read and feel how delicate the bird was. Awesome x.
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Thanks for dropping by, JC. I appreciate it, I do like robins.
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I have to say I’m lucky. I see a lot out my back garden. Such beautiful birds.
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Yes. And I love watching them hunt. They’re very good.
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I’ve heard they can hold their own 💪🏻
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