Monday, August 10

Ode to the Meadowlark



Oh steadfast Mr. Meadowlark, with prairie song and kindly good cheer,


As you watch me come a little closer, you seem to say, "Come, sit a spell... why not have an icy cold beer?"




Other feathered fellows aren't nearly so accom-odating or so charming...


In fact, the speed at which they fly away
can be a bit alarming.







But I can always count on you to offer up some grub...









And sometimes make me laugh out loud...








But I also admire your serious side, how guarding your territory makes you proud.








No matter what country road I travel upon
I know I'll find you there,



And I thank you most sincerely
for having a life that you're willing to share.



7 comments:

  1. What a lovely bird and lovely words to go with him
    J'ellen

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  2. THAT IS A GREAT WAY TO SUM THEM UP..GREAT PICS AND WORDS..

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  3. You've captured some really great photos of the Meadowlark Jann...Your music goes so well with your Blog too...

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  4. How luck you are. I haven't seen or heard a Meadowlark in years. Maybe if I pickup a few beers and sit out in the pasture, one will come around;)
    Marnie

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  5. What a stunning yellow on the lark J'Ellen. All our larks are a drab brown ( but they sing well!)

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  6. Another of your great series of pictures. Meadowlarks are one of the first songs we hear in the spring on the desert west of Rexburg.
    More memories. Thanks.

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  7. What gorgeous photos of that meadowlark!! Wow!!
    I have never had the pleasure of being really close to one..:( some day I hope.
    Great series of pictures..quite a stunning bird and you did a great job of capturing it in so many different poses!!

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