Distracted? Me?
“Drink – your – TEEEEEAA” (Eastern Towhee)
I’m trying to keep up with your conversation, you see,
“CONK – la – REEEEE” (Red-Winged Blackbird)
but the birds keep interrupting my thoughts.
“Chick – a – DEE – DEE – DEE” (Black-capped Chickadee)
Do you not hear them? I’m trying to listen to you,
“WhEEEP, whEEEEP, pew, pew, pew, pew” (Northern Cardinal)
but I am hearing a melody that would rival a symphony
“FLICK – a – flick – ER – FLICKY” (Northern Flicker)
if you’re willing to listen, too.
Ooooo – wHOOo, hooo, hoo hoo. (Mourning Dove)
Abby is a Canadian writer of fiction, poetry, articles and essays. Her work has appeared in publications including Love Is Moving, Keys for Kids, and Reclaim Today. When she’s not holding a notebook, you can often find her playing with her camera collection or exploring nature. She is currently studying Media Production and Writing at Redeemer University in Hamilton, Ontario, and you can connect with her online at @abbyciona, abbyciona.com, and abbyciona.substack.com.