Image: Foraging for Worms (here)
Sunday Whirl given words:
chirping deal easy secret speak
here me stop rot worm foster
Note: Tanka of a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable count each
Stopped dead in its tracks
The chirping sounded louder
Had to deal with it
Not easy for mother bird
One had fallen from the nest
Secret speak revealed
the location through instinct
"Here, let me help you"
To stop the rot was a worm
Food could foster a response
For Brenda's hosting at Sunday Whirl
Wordle #214
Food is often a helping hand...an act of caring..what an original piece Hank - as ever!
ReplyDeleteNow can she get it back to the nest? Having observed birds for many years I can confirm how intent the parents are to save their chicks from harm.
ReplyDeleteFor the last few weeks I've been watching the seagulls and their chicks from my balcony. We could learn a lot from them!
DeleteMy Whirl is called Shhh...!
A little food and a helping hand can go a long way
ReplyDeleteParents will do anything, even birds
ReplyDeleteA great and delightful to read. Lovely photo too, greetings!
ReplyDeleteMany birds have excellent parenting skills. Food is always a draw.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Aw, nothing worse for mama bird than when baby bird falls from the nest. They spring into action immediately. Unique topic, Hank :-)
ReplyDeleteFood always begs a response! Nicely written, Hank.
ReplyDeletePoor mother bird!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brenda ... poor mother bird - a great set of tanka .. Bastet
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