Unkind words are for the birds

Unkind Words Are For the Birds

I have been told To let time unfold Still my mind Can be so unkind Being kind to myself Brings good health &wealth Enough of the fight or flight Love yourself with all of your might Begin again said the robin Go your own way said the blue jay Give it your all said the cardinal Go with the flow Said the fish crow Enjoy your house said the tufted titmouse You will never find glory Telling yourself the same old story Tell your story Even if you feel it is ordinary

This was written in May. These were the birds I saw in one day around my home. I have the Cornell App. I love to identify the birds by their sounds. Birds I saw that day, not mentioned in this poem, are the house sparrow, gray catbird, European starling and the great blue heron. As the year 2024 is ending, I am reflecting on my writing. And, realizing that I am still not too kind to myself in my thoughts. And, this is my anxious side. So, I decided to ask a bird what they thought. And, actually they were very kind. So, this year I have to remember to be kinder to myself. Believe in myself. Trust myself. Be proud of myself. And, most of all love myself. I don't plan on changing myself into a new me. That is one clear thought that comes shining through. Quote of the day: A bird does not sing because he has an answer. He sings because he has a song. Joan Walsh Anglund I am noticing more and more how much I loved the little gift books of poems from Hallmark in sixties. This book is from the book "A Cup of Sunshine". Song of the day: Cardinal Kacie Musgraves