Photo: Google Images
Making the rounds,
watering the outdoor plants
on the patio; I moved
down the steps and
out into the back yard.
Aiming the spray at the
lace-flowered, pink Crepe Myrtle,
I noticed a red dart come into
my line of vision from the left
…a cardinal decided to allow me
in assisting his Saturday, morning bath.
Claudia invites us to share the moments of peace and solitude in our busy lives: http://dversepoets.com/2012/09/20/meetingthebar-beautiful-solitude/
Also sharing this for the G-Man, written in 55 words: http://g-man-mrknowitall.blogspot.com/
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Anna Montgomery
/ September 20, 2012That’s so cool, you really made me smile.
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012I was so astonished by the whole thing…so glad it made you smile, Anna.
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Sabio Lantz
/ September 20, 2012Pretty — nice pic
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012Thanks…they’re beautiful birds…
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Grace
/ September 20, 2012Yes, very nice moment ~ I would have gladly assisted him too ~
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012It’s always so humbling when a bird or animal wants to approach you…I loved it!
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izzy
/ September 20, 2012Peace and serenity for sure! Nice-
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012A lovely few moments I’ve never forgotten.
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kaykuala
/ September 20, 2012Good intentions come in waves! One good act but two benefited, the flower and the cardinal. Three in fact, as you are more than happy of the whole episode! Nicely Gayle!
Hank
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012Oh, yes, for sure I benefited…and still do with the memory…thanks, Hank.
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Laurie Kolp
/ September 20, 2012Double, triple like… I love cardinals… they are very special to me. Thanks for this.
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012I love them too, Laurie…that was a very special interaction between us.
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brian miller
/ September 20, 2012ha pretty cool…love nature…and spending time in the back yard…what a treat the cardinal was as well…adding a little color to your day…smiles.
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012It was very cool and so surprising!
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leahJlynn
/ September 20, 2012Oh, what a lovely sight that must have been. and what a clear picture too. Cool
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012It was amazing…loved every second…thanks, Leah.
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lime
/ September 20, 2012hahahaha, take it where ya can get it, eh? very cute
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Bodhirose
/ September 20, 2012That’s right…that lady’s got water…get in there! 🙂
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G-Man
/ September 21, 2012So if my shower breaks down, I can call you?
Loved your Aviary 55
Thanks for playing, It’s nice to see you back, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012Well sure…I’ll spray you down, G-Man! :~) It’s always fun to join in with you! Enjoy your weekend too.
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Eric 'Bubba' Alder
/ September 21, 2012Nothing quite as special as an unexpected blessing. Nice 55!
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012So true…glad you liked it, Bubba.
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claudia
/ September 21, 2012assisting the Saturday morning bath of a cardinal…awesome…what a wonderful moment..
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012Spraying a cardinal while he flapped and fluttered on a branch…I couldn’t believe it…
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Mohana
/ September 21, 2012lovely!!
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012It sure was…thanks, Mohana.
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hedgewitch
/ September 21, 2012A lovely moment shared, Bodhirose. The garden is full of them, and I seldom feel alone in that solitude. Throughout this hot dry summer I’ve watched the local birds come first to the sprinkler, then to the feeders–as if that sparkling water is way more seductive than food.
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012Thank you, Hedgewitch. Yes, I think that water is very seductive to them…they gotta get their baths! It’s so fun to watch. I imagine that they must get hot in the summers too…
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Polly Robinson
/ September 21, 2012I’ve never seen a cardinal Gayle except on TV … one day … 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012What?! Never seen a cardinal, Polly…oh, I hope you do one day too…they’re so pretty and not as shy as some birds can be…as my story attests…
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happygirl
/ September 21, 2012I love cardinals. They are the Illinois state bird and I’m from IL. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012I love them too…we have lots of them here in Florida also!
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Mama Zen
/ September 21, 2012What a lovely moment!
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2012It really was…
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Renee Espriu
/ September 22, 2012Beautiful and image as well. I did submit something, Gayle, but had to resend as I forgot the pin number. I probably have now lost out a sit says if one deviates it mean rejections. I simply forgot and did explain but I’ve never submitted anything online before so live and learn. It is no wonder I can’t get anything published. I appreciate your kind words of encouragement.
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2012Thank you, Renee. Well, don’t think that all is lost because perhaps when you resent it correctly it was then accepted for review. It may not have meant that if you submit again with the pin number that it too would be rejected. I haven’t given up my faith in you, Renee! xoxo
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Renee Espriu
/ September 22, 2012Hi Gayle, I was contacted this morning stating the writing has been submitted and will hear more in a couple of weeks. Perhaps that is why I tend to back down from these sorts of things as I tend to get stressed. Wasn’t born the ‘easy going’ type. Thanks again for the encouragement. I guess I won’t ever be too old for that. xoxo
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2012Yay, that’s good news, Renee…I’m really glad to hear that. I wasn’t born the ‘easy going’ type either so I know how you feel and don’t go looking for things to get my nerves stressed. But somehow submitting something doesn’t seem to have that affect on me…I know that I’m up against a lot of talent out there…so tend to let go of the outcome. I have more of the “what the heck” kind of attitude about it….what will it hurt if I give it a try. No, we never get too old for encouragement…I’m very happy that I was able to offer that to you…you are so deserving. Hugs… xo
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dani
/ September 22, 2012what a lovely moment!
♥
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2012It sure was…just beautiful. Thanks, Dani. xoxo
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journeyintopoetry
/ September 22, 2012Gayle, you have captured beautifully a special moment!!
Love Christine xx
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2012I still can feel my astonishment as that bird began splashing and wiggling in the water. So cute! xoxo
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sreeja
/ September 22, 2012really lovely…..
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2012Thank you, Sreeja…a very sweet moment.
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Lorna's Voice
/ September 22, 2012What an honor! You are connected, my friend…
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2012That’s the way I felt…honored! Still can’t believe it happened…
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Victoria C. Slotto
/ September 22, 2012What a thrill. We don’t have cardinals here but I have the same experience with orioles.
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2012Lucky you…it doesn’t really matter which type of bird you’re “showering” does it?
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dragonkatet
/ September 25, 2012😀 What a fun surprise! And well described for all of us to share, too. Thanks for the smile, Gayle.
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Bodhirose
/ September 25, 2012A very fun surprise…I’m still thrilled by that memory, Corina. 🙂
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bardessdmdenton
/ October 2, 2012What a wonderful thing to happen, and you have translated it into poetry simply and effectively. Lovely, Gayle! Cardinals are very special birds.
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Bodhirose
/ October 3, 2012I know…totally took me off-guard…but I accommodated him for as long as he wanted to shower! Yes, cardinals are so pretty…we have many around the neighborhood. Thanks, Diane.
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bardessdmdenton
/ October 10, 2012What beautiful expression of one of those small but very special moments, Gayle. I love it!
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