already flown the nest
they grow so fast
and fly away
so soon they're on their own
swiftly go their days
I had seen the lovely blue
of their protecting "wombs"
then next thing I knew
peeked in -
empty now
they've fledged
took to air
no sign
they'd even been there
May 4, 2018
May 4, 2018 at 11:40 AM UTC
already flown the nest
they grow so fast
and fly away
so soon they're on their own
swiftly go their days
I had seen the lovely blue
of their protecting "wombs"
then next thing I knew
peeked in -
empty now
they've fledged
took to air
no sign
they'd even been there
Several days ago a bird startled me flying out from a vine growing on a small trellis. I peeked in and saw a nest within the leafy vine, two perfect blue eggs inside. Today I had my phone handy, decided to get a picture of the eggs...empty, not the slightest trace of feather or shell. There's another nest on the top of a drain spout, too high to peek in, but I did see momma sitting quietly there today. I feel honored when they nest nearby and a bit nostalgic when they fledge.
