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 |  A Time for Telling
.......a collection of remembrance |
Almost three years ago, I decided it was warm enough to cook outside on the gas grill. When I opened the grill, however, I found that birds had started a nest beneath the lower grate. No problem. I got my gloves from the garage and carefully removed the top grate and then the nest, relocating it to the lower branches of a nearby Evergreen. Two days later, I went to use the grill again and discovered that the eager couple had been at it again, although they hadn’t gotten very far in two days. I was able to just clean what bit of straw and paper they had out without much trouble. That was Wednesday. The following Sunday, I went to use the grill and surprised the happy couple in the midst of putting the finishing touches on their nest. They froze in mid-activity when I opened the lid. I quickly shut it, and stood for several moments with my hand on top - listening for signs of distress. That was three years ago. I haven’t used the grill since, and instead, each Spring I sit in my kitchen and watch the growing family of wrens making multiple trips to and from the fields, the trees, and the yard. They have quite successfully traded in their simple nest for a two story townhouse with loft. When I am lounging on the patio in the summer, they are continuously in and out, and I occasionally catch them peeking out from one of the side air holes. While lying in the sun, there always a wonderful chatter coming from inside the grill. I convince myself that I am the topic of many a discussion - “she's the one.” I love them and hardly miss the grill at all!  who are you with feathers proud come spread your home to mine as brothers sisters all the same - within this place divine   |
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