When the birds alter the position of their wings and feathers
little whispers of breeze flit across my nightmares and I wake up
to see a gathering outside the window
at dawn,
waiting for the stale bread I forgot to collect yesterday
Their clicks of disapproval dissolve when I explain that I will get some bread later in the day
They peck gently at my hands which I open out into little tables,
then they unfold their tail feathers and practise their flirting in front of each other,
in front of the window,
in front of me,
looking for approval.
Then, whispering off into their day, they lead me to where the best sunshine is,
and I follow them.
jmgoyder 
Excellent 🙂
And thank you again!
Beautifully said.
Thanks!
I can see why you follow them…they are so beautiful – and what personalities they possess!
Their gentleness is amazing!
Pure poetry. Your talent radiates the day. M.L.
You are too kind, Mama!
Beautifully put. We met some at the weekend in the Toulouse botanical garden – didn’t need flowers as they were putting on the show. Funnily, there were cockerels hiding everywhere in the herbaceous borders and not a chicken in sight. Not quite what you expect while walking through a city park.
How lovely – thank you!
Hi,
Gorgeous photos, they are so very special the peacocks such lovely animals. 🙂
They certainly are!
Your birds are so beautiful!
And that’s just a few of them – thank you!
You can’t go wrong following a peacock.
If you say so!
Oh wow! You are so blessed to have them there! They are absolutely gorgeous and you took stunning shots! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks! I’m only a wannabe photographer so am very glad you liked the shot!
What a nice post to wake up to today, and even nicer for you when you are face to face with them! Delicious! ~ Lynda
Thank you!!
Oh, I love that blue colour! Wow! Jules, how many critters do you have, anyway?
Around 25 guinnea fowl and peafowl, 5 geese, 4 ducks, 3 roosters, 3 emus and one golden pheasant. We had more but have had some losses due to a fox.
I just love the white peacock!
Yeah – they look like something from heaven!
Lovely poem 🙂
Thank you!
They are so pretty.
Bella and DiDi
They sure are!
Lovely and gentle
Thanks – better than being mad as hell I guess!
What a lovely way to start your day!
It definitely is and I need to appreciate it more!
How beautifull written. The photos are a delight. Matched with your poetry the visions you inspire are truly those of the universe’s pure magic. Thank you for giving such a lovely start to my day~
You are welcome – it’s so weird that I am about to go to bed and most people who read my blog are just getting up! Thanks again, Baroness!