Spring poem

Little bird, above in a tree,
Don’t treat me like your enemy.

The stuff that dropped from your tiny end
Should not be aimed upon a friend.

While trimming branches, I did my best
To not disturb your fragile nest.

Perhaps I know why you’re upset.
My morning breakfast: an omelet.

If an apology’s due, it’s to you I beg
If a relative of yours was in that egg.

— By Bill O’Neill, 3/21/11 (inspired by a close call)

3 Responses to “Spring poem”

  1. Gregory B Says:

    Very nice, Bill O

    You always have had a deft touch with the poetry – and, of course, Haiku

    Gregory B

  2. harriet jerusha korim Says:

    dear Bill

    love birds
    love omelets
    and yr pome
    and logo —
    time for another poem for poetry month?
    is April poetry month because of mixing memory with desire
    or because of Shakespeare’s birthday or spring training?

    from a fan who is still grateful for a good review last century for a reord called muses use us;
    they still do: now i’m sixty-four, with a new cd of originals i’d love to send yr way…

  3. Julie NelsonHill Says:

    O what a sweet ode to the nearly missed!!

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