American goldfinch nest by larose forest photos


07-FEB-2012	Christine Hanrahan

This nest reminded me of a poem by Chang Hua (232-300 AD), called "Yearnings, V", which says in part:

"Birds in their nests know the wind's chill;

Beasts in their caves feel the sunless rain.

But if you have never endured far separation,

How can you know the yearning for an absent friend?"

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Fay Stout		20-Feb-2012 14:56
Lovely pairing of the photo and the poem. Interesting too that the nest appears in the shape of a heart...

Sandi Marasco		11-Feb-2012 06:14
The little nest even seems to be in the shape of a heart.

Dawn McKenzie-Wykes		10-Feb-2012 17:14
Yes the yearning for an absent friend can be very strong...as is the birds nest here withstanding the winters weather.

LynnH		10-Feb-2012 12:39
Great poem. The frozen nest make me sad. V

borisalex		09-Feb-2012 15:53
Wonderful vers and so good find, love it! V.

Yvonne		09-Feb-2012 10:06
Touches me Christine, reminds me of a son who lives so far away now...v

Mieke WA Minkjan		09-Feb-2012 06:23
a touching poem Christine, accompanied with a beautiful picture

Cindi Smith		09-Feb-2012 03:02
Hop[e the birdies are warm. That is a nest built from and for love! :)

wernere01		09-Feb-2012 00:53
This is great! Both, the capture and the treatment. v

Stephanie		09-Feb-2012 00:15
Such a sweet, tiny little nest! I'm wondering if this is a titmouse or chickadee nest (because of the moss)? V

Brenda		08-Feb-2012 23:32
Beautiful poem and photo and think of all the love that a bird shows for its young...so much work to build such a perfect nursery.

Karen Stuebing		08-Feb-2012 23:00
Wonderful verse and this little nest is perfect for it. V.

Laryl		08-Feb-2012 20:07
interesting poem.. a birds nest is love, such a lot of work and care that goes into making one so they have a safe place for babies.. it's the 'nesting instinct' literally :)

Linda & Pär Johansson		08-Feb-2012 19:41
Just beautiful! V

Colin Storey		08-Feb-2012 19:00
Lovely shot of this neat and what a wonderful poem to go with it. v

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