On a warm, winter afternoon, we sit alone but together outdoors at a neighborhood coffee shop. I watch the tiny bird as it watches me. We don't speak, yet we communicate. Our brown eyes hold a gaze as I lift pieces of scone to my mouth. I'm thinking about blackberry being my favorite when the bird seems to tell me, "It's MY favorite, too." We relax companionably as the rhythm of the city moves around us. Finally, it's time for me to go. "Goodbye," I whisper, leaving behind a tidy pile of flaky crumbs. In no rush, my new friend waits politely until I vacate the space.
small stone - Mindful Writing Challenge
I like your bird friends!
ReplyDeleteagain - a wonderful smile from me! :)
ReplyDeleteI like your little buddy. It is so nice to share with a friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a well brought up birdy. If it'd been one of our local mongrels, it would have swooped and swiped the scone from your mouth ;)
ReplyDeleteVery sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove Di ♥
I enjoyed this little silent interaction you had with the friendly sparrow!
ReplyDeleteBarb, I like your friend with the brown eyes and polite manners. So cheery! Andrea
ReplyDeleteYou are sweet to share, a good lesson for us all.
ReplyDeleteI like your little friend.
ReplyDeleteAgain, do you hear me whispering sooo sweet.
Tomoko
You are good to share (although how could you resist?!)
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled onto this blog from the other one and enjoyed reading the last few posts. This made me smile as I can picture the quiet communication between you and the bird outside the coffee shop.
ReplyDeleteI am enchanted by the brown eyes...and the interaction before the scone crumbs and politely after. Lovely stone today!
ReplyDeleteCommunication in all aspects of life is so important, and no doubt that little bird told you a whole story as it waited for goodies.I can see the unspoken words in the eyes.Lovely company. Cheers from Jean
ReplyDeleteAh...sweet brown-eyed friends who love blackberry scones....perfect :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thought to be communicating with a bird!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful nature!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful communion. It's lovely to experience that. This morning the chickadees were talking to me, begging for seed, since it was so cold and everything. I thought, "I wonder if some people believe that birds don't try to talk to us." Glad you're not one of them.
ReplyDeleteDon't you appreciate the polite quiet birds?
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully narrated! Your kind soul is reflected in the post, at your ability to connect with a bird. Lovely capture and excellent narration Barb. Have a lovely week ahead :)
ReplyDeleteAh - what a delightful story!
ReplyDeleteI think you met a very polite bird (or a wary one). I'm sure those crumbs were well-enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo Barb and a sweet story you tell so well.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so delicate... wonderful Barb.
ReplyDeleteYou've expressed so beautifully another few moments to be treasured. To sit, relax, and enjoy a scone with the cute little creature as company - I'm glad you were able to capture it in a photo and in your thoughts and words.
ReplyDeleteI had this same experience but I couldn't put it into words at the time. I just found the writing your way home website thanks to you!
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