I was walking the dog
when I came across him –
suitably attired
for watching birds.
Plus-four breeches,
green, baize coat –
one of those chequered
Sherlock-Holmes’ hats;
binoculars in tow.
I smile, ‘Hello’. Ask,
‘Much happening today –
with our feathered friends,
I mean?” as his eyes
busily scan the horizon
and an overhanging
canopy of trees.
He doesn’t reply.
I leave him in peace...
lost in that haven
where treasure
is a thing with wings
for those who choose
to seek it in the skies
and not on a high-street
spotting the elusive
designer label
at a knock-down price.

Comments
luigi_pagano | February 7, 2010 - 11:20
You have sketched a lively vignette, dear Tina and I can visualise the epitome of the English gentry, with plus-fours and a cocked shotgun only interested in birds of the feathered variety from your description.
Luigi xxx
Silver Spun Sand | February 7, 2010 - 11:48
Thanks for reading, Luigi. Glad you enjoyed;-)
I do actually love 'bird-watching' and...so does my other half, if you know what I mean;-)
Have a pleasant Sunday, Luigi, and there you go - just spotted a long-tailed tit outside the window. Guess whose eyes are on stalks;-) Actually, we do have a large flock of them around here, and they all fly across the garden at about five second intervals. Quite a sight!
Tina xxx
shoe | February 7, 2010 - 19:37
I think I would prefer you birdy friend to a label spotter anyday, nice genteel feel in this one,:~}
Silver Spun Sand | February 7, 2010 - 20:02
Thank you, Shirley. I'm with you on that score;-)
Tina
Nathan Bednarek | February 7, 2010 - 22:10
Loved it. A very interesting take on the IP. Well done.
Nathan.
Silver Spun Sand | February 7, 2010 - 23:29
Well, thank you Nathan. More than appreciated;-)
Tina xox
MistakenMagic | February 8, 2010 - 16:08
'lost in that haven
where treasure
is a thing with wings
for those who choose
to seek it in the skies'
- my favourite lines, Tina! I just wish I was like your birdwatcher instead of a potential poor student ;)
Magic xxx
Tornado | February 8, 2010 - 17:21
I agree, well done. A great turn at the end and so many treasures along the way.
Cavalcaderl | February 8, 2010 - 23:31
new Silver-spun-sand
Well done on the cherry!
Yes I feel same as Luigi has said.
And can imagine it all so vivid.
Descriptions great.
julie x
Silver Spun Sand | February 8, 2010 - 23:44
Magic - you have aspirations that will have you soaring the skies, believe me.
A student, maybe, but poor...never.
Tina;-)
Silver Spun Sand | February 8, 2010 - 23:45
Tornado - thank you for your words. And with a name like yours, you should certainly know about twists and turns.
Tina;-)
Silver Spun Sand | February 8, 2010 - 23:47
Julie, I think congratulations are certainly in order here. A little bird tells me that you have an over-ripe cherry, just ripe for the picking.
Thanks so very much for taking the trouble to read this and I am so glad it meant something to you.
Tina;-)xx
Cavalcaderl | February 9, 2010 - 00:22
new Silver-spun-sand
Thankyou so much but without all for
the cherry!
Tony Cook Editor it wouldn't have
read so well grammatically and capitals.Just purr-fect now.As I asked for corrections.
But at moment two on their can't get into
mine.Oh! thankyou Ray's found words of song
through your kind help."Powder your face with sun-shine! absolutely right "Dean Martin". If I need it.
Had an Aunt yorkshire and hubby shoot pheasant,so I
got lovely picture of your poem.Oh! Daughter gave me coat but not told friend,couldn't believe didn't like it.Gave her bit money so dicey to wear,before she said, but all ok.But had it on other day in wet got chill!chest.Bit like cat crying so dosed up.
At first I called it "Pick-Up-A-Penguin" but then
Ray said Add; P-P-P.LITTLE BIRDY AYE! MistTakenMagic
got new jumper Penguins on.Um Um.I made one once.Insert orange sides of head.Do you remember Add:
Brr snowflakes out.
julie x (:-
Beeme | February 9, 2010 - 19:24
I really enjoyed, a lovely take on the IP. I especially liked the last stanza. :)
Beeme xx
Firebird | February 9, 2010 - 23:46
Beautiful , Tina x:) Really enjoyable x
Silver Spun Sand | February 10, 2010 - 08:52
Beeme, thank you so much. It was good of you to pop by and let me know you enjoyed this one. Much appreciated;-)
Tina xx
Silver Spun Sand | February 10, 2010 - 08:53
So pleased you like this, Firebird and thanks for taking the trouble to let me know;-)
Tina x