Goldfinches by Mary Oliver
Some goldfinches were having a melodious argument at the edge of a puddle. The birds wanted to bathe, or perhaps just to dip their heads and look at themselves, and they were having trouble with who should be first, and so on. So they discussed it while I stood in the distance, listening. Perhaps in Tibet, in the old holy places, they also have such fragile bells. Or are these birds really just that, bells come to us--come to this road in America--let us bow our heads and remember now how we used to do it, say a prayer. Meanwhile the birds bathe and splash and have a good time. Then they fly off, their dark wings opening from their bright, yellow bodies; their tiny feet, all washed, clasping the air.

Tee hee; love that they're in red cupcake holders!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!... with jammy centres and everything!... that's inspired!..
ReplyDeleteAre all the folks who work with you as fun as you are? I'm envisioning Scrubs here... Probably not, huh?
ReplyDeleteSorry, but, yeck. Brains...or intestinal track?
ReplyDeleteHey! No gray matter? That's what's wrong with this picture.
ReplyDeleteThese are brilliant - and appear delicious.
ReplyDeleteOh, wait, they're just cupcakes? Okay, I guess that'll do.
hmmmmm looks like red velvet cake...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea for a Halloween party!
ReplyDeleteOh, gross! My boys would love these, though!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...smacks (snacks?) of zombies to me!
ReplyDeleteServing up brains, again? You wicked little zombie, you! However, since you have several I could use one or two...I hope they are functional and in full operating order...I think I'll leave the half a brain, however; I already have one of those... ;)
ReplyDeleteWhere on earth do you find all this stuff???? Your blog is truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteHehe, these are great! Just the thing to distract the zombies when they come - as I'm sure they eventually will.
ReplyDelete...but they look like walnut meats, too! LOL
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