Doves joined redbirds today.
Today
the doves came to join
redbirds, sparrows and chickadees
at mealtime.
They gathered around the feeder
and shared sunflower seeds and
mullet.
The doves
had not been here since
they built their nest in the plum-tree
last April.
Such peaceful birds, the Mourning Doves
moved in and around the flock
with ease.
c Copyright, 2013 Freeda Baker Nichols
Birds in Winter
Note: Cameo pattern of poetry. Seven lines with exact syllable count in free verse. 2-5-8-3-8-7-2
Freeda Baker Nichols 