Redbirds Waiting
As snow falls
redbirds wait their turn
at feeder.
Other birds–
even sparrows take their time
pecking at the seeds.
c Copyright, 2013, Freeda Baker Nichols
Note: This little poem is a shadorma. A pattern with 6 lines with strict syllabic count: 3-5-3-3-7-5. It’s unrhymed, and often seasonal, capturing a moment in nature.
Freeda Baker Nichols 
Another perfectly matched (and perfectly lovely) poem and picture combo! I am not seeing any cardinals here this winter, but it was fun to experience yours!
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Hey, Inger. It’s strange how some birds seem to disappear. We have more cardinals, and fewer blue jays this year.
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I appreciate your response, Alice.
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I do enjoy your poems–they are skillfully crafted.
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The birds don’t seem to mind. They fluff their feathers and eat the birdseed. And with the new snow, I thought they were a good subject for my shadorma poem today. Thanks for commenting.
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Those poor birds out there in that cold snow
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