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Wishing For What I Already Have

Posted in inspiration, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 26, 2022| Leave a Comment »

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Like a Goldfinch: A Poem

Posted in inspiration, tagged , , , , on April 3, 2021| 1 Comment »

You are imperfect, permanently, and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful. (Amy Bloom)

 

Like a Goldfinch

I look for the male goldfinch each Spring,

for the bright yellow feathers that say,

I am here and so is the warmth of a new season.

 

Yet, the goldfinch visits my feeder

all winter.  He perches, dressed in drab,

everyday browns and grays.

In each season, whether white or green,

he flies away, thistle-seed fed.

One avian creature with

different-mood feathers.

 

I recognize warm seasons,

sun-colored birds, and blue skies.

And call them acceptable.

 

And yet, manure that creates roses

irritates my sensibilities.

 

Welcome, Mr. Goldfinch

in whatever suit you wear.

I hope to embrace my grayer feathers

with equal enthusiasm.

 

 

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