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Haibun: Wild Lovebirds
Wild lovebirds come to feed at my feeders every day. The story goes they were released from a defunct aviary or escaped on their own. Originally from Africa, they thrive here in the desert Southwest. They are beautiful, loving creatures, mating for life and becoming despondent if they lose their mate. I observe their emotions and know they feel things. Not as humans do, but they kiss, are tender with one another. A father feeds his son.
He picks at the seedcake as his little one sits nearby, feeding him with the food in his mouth. If the boy tries to eat from the cake, papa, with the utmost care, scolds him. He remembers being a youngster and the impatience of youth.
wild lovebirds feeding
young and old thriving in peace
love for each other
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
Xenia Tran is hosting, and has challenged us to write about compassion and empathy without using the words.
Photo from Wikimedia Commons
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This is so cute and lovely. Thanks for writing about these birds.
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A gorgeous haibun Linda and what a treat to have lovebirds at your feeders! I love your photograph too – thank you so much for sharing :o) xxx
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Thank you! They are quite the sight to see. At times I have as many as 20 -30 which is amazing.
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Even the birds understand the meaning of love and loss. They could teach us a thing or two. Lovely!
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Yes, they could! Thanks Vivian!
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😊
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I can imagine they feel things as well, perhaps more than we realize.
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I think that’s very true Frank. Especially after watching them
as I do everyday.
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A great post and photo too!
xoxo
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Thank you so much Chuck!
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Would love to watch these birds every day! Love the picture and your thoughts.
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Thank you!
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lovely!
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Thanks Penny, they are such a joy!
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