I follow roads, looping along the river’s banks. Back roads leading to special places frequented by my camera’s favourite subjects: birds.
Which road beckons today?
Shall I wander where the Yellow Legs wade
or chase the elusive Kingfisher?
Every path an adventure
every sighting a gift
Which road beckons today?
March routes find robins
and the frisky antics of mergansers,
Summer, I’ll watch the Osprey nest
and catch the first flight – amazing
Which road beckons today?
Melancholy vanishes on faithful outings
to the river’s edge, where birds, like me
settle in for a refresher, ponder
the richness of her offerings.
(For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: the road most often taken)
One Woman's Quest II 
This is beautiful, V.J., in word, image, and sentiment. Nature’s gifts are inspiring on so many different levels.
Wishing you more wonderful encounters on the road ahead.
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Thanks so much, Tanja
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Love your bird captures! It takes skills and patience. Thanks for sharing, VJ!
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Thanks Amy
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Excellent. Love the wading bird.
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Thanks John
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I like your birds and nature beauty – and of the poem was delightful
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Thank you, Yvette
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Beautiful VJ – and I especially love your closing lines.
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Thank you Tina
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And what makes this more fun, your words might resonate with the birds as well. Lovely thoughts as we jump to spring.
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I like to think we are in tune – the birds and I, lol. Thank you.
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Stunning! The photography is lovely but in concert with the words – absolutely delightful!
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Thanks Wynne
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I admire the patience needed of bird photography. Nice work! Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks John. Love the prompt
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Which road indeed. Lovely.
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😊. We are blessed with many possibilities here.
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Very true.
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Ahhh, I love this poem, particularly the refrain, “Which road beckons today?” It’s a good mantra for greeting each new day.
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Thanks Liz. It’s a funny little ritual I’ve created around birding.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Good morning, VJ. Your post reminds me of the writings of Mary Oliver. Lovely!
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Well that is a wonderful compliment to start my day! Thank you.
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Hart – you are right, VJ does have a Mary Oliver vibe in this post
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