A Little Bird Poem by Eugene Levich
A Little Bird
A little bird alights
Outside my window.
It is gray and white
Perhaps with a touch of yellow.
It's the size of a hummingbird.
I can't find its name
In Sibley,
Audubon,
Or Peterson.
All the larger birds I know
But this little one escapes me.
It, like happiness,
Arrives for a moment,
Then flits away
In an instant.
Like happiness
It is elusive and mysterious
I cannot find it
No matter where I gaze.
A very observant view of a bird and comparing it with elusive happiness that seems to be always in flight. I enjoyed reading this poem as I love watching birds too (they fascinate me) .
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/26/2024 2:50:58 AM # 1.0.0.1119
perhaps a female yellow-rumped warbler? perhaps an immature individual? perhaps an anomaly? perhaps too much schnapps? some find finding and holding onto happiness easier than others do. i do not seek happiness, but contentment. i think i would be disappointed if i felt i had to be happy in order to be content. did you know that depression/sadness can sometimes be cured by careful applications of pizza and ice cream to one's diet? ? this shall be my second pick of yours for June 2016 showcase on my PH site. thanks for letting me borrow some. bri :)
Yes, a yellow-rumped warbler! And you are a philosopher as well as a poet, bird watcher, and gourmet! I shall take your wisdom to heart and your pizza and ice cream to belly. Thanks!