Lone Sparrow

A lone Sparrow came by the porch as wind-driven snow swirled around him. He moved cautiously, closer to the door, in search of food and shelter. Protected there from the wind and snow he paused to find a small treasure; on the porch floor I had placed a feeder out of the weather to dry.



All around the feeder were bits of seeds that had shaken free from the portals. As they came into his view he stopped, looked all around and began to dine upon the morsels that would warm him through the night.


At times he flew to the cover of a snow-domed holly bush, easing inside .... safe from weather, predators and cold, then returning for another find. As would a monk on his alms round, he took no more than he needed, then off to solitude and meditation. I expect he will spend the night in that nearby holly bush, snug and with a breakfast invitation already made.


One could not set a table for a guest more welcomed than he.



Phil Miller March 2008 ________________photo from Internet - Birdchaser

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud

was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

Anais Nin _________________________(submitted by: SMG )

Sauntering in March

March 3, 2008 Fern Creek, Kentucky

During my saunter today I noticed the signs of the coming Spring.

Two days ago, I heard the first of the frog's song of glory to come.

Green shoots of the Daffodils near the creek, up some four inches now.

Clear water in rocky streams and remnants of week-old snow; twig strewn banks.

Tips of the Fir trees with nubs of growth bask in warmer weather.

A faint trace of yellow in the Forsythia bushes is seen from a distance.

A windy day with hard rains to come tonight and clouds gather to announce it.

Peace, wonder and precious time to watch and ponder.

Phil Miller

interpretation

Daily Meditations by: Ding Ming ________ click to enlarge