The Robin is the early bird

It’s song among the first that’s heard

Famous for its steady fast till dawn

The Cardinal, colored of my heart

Its crimson catches my eye by start

Springing wild from limb to lawn

The Blue Jay is a crowd pleaser

Smart as the sky but also a teaser

Diving, flitting, fast as an acrobat

The Mockingbird copies and plays

Defends its nest from sparrows and jays

Its eloquent mimicry belies the alley cat

Chickadees share a friendly song

So uplifting you want to sing along

Tufted down warms the winter night

The Dove’s soft, sweet cooings

Reminds us of more peaceful doings

It lulls us to forgive the war we fight

Finches, bright yellow, black and white

Cinches me to do what’s right

For who can argue with such a creature?

The Woodpecker knocking at my door

Taps and taps; then taps forever more

I cannot answer now, my holy preacher!

A Titmouse with her cheerful crest

Small and gray, she bears her breast

Flying free as Spring at a hundred paces

The Sparrow sings a song full-breasted

Carried on the air with care invested

Bringing pride and joy to all our faces

The Hummingbird buzzes to each flower

Drinking down their nectar for its power

Never has a heart or wing beaten so fast

The Wren, so delicate and sleek

Defies the wind from tail to beak

Becomes our winged friend saved best for last.