naturally
at the bird feeder,
sparrow bullies finch, grackle
bullies sparrow, slow witted
mourning dove finds feeding
a puzzle. one cardinal
dines, later brings another.
each bird follows
its own nature
and all grow plump,
for my nature
is to feed them.
— sylvester hobson
2025 april 18
(napowrimo 2025 day 18)