Harmony On An Off-Key Day

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The Poets and Storytellers United prompt "lyrics from a song that annoys us" intersected with my revisit to Elgin Heritage Park where birds filled the air with Spring songs. Their wordless melodies overtook the exasperated "lyrics" I had created while listening to news of the day. If open to it, harmony exists even when life is off-key.
         
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HOLD ONTO THE LIGHT

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  1. Spare Parts and PicsMay 18, 2023 at 2:15 PM

    I love how the birds look at you, sometimes with one eye, sometimes with two.

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  2. TomMay 18, 2023 at 2:54 PM

    ...these are fabulous. I thought that the fence was my favorite until the ducks came along. Thanks!

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  3. carol l mckennaMay 18, 2023 at 4:05 PM

    Lovely series of nature photos ~ love the one with the duck's head tilted ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. Mystic MeanderingMay 18, 2023 at 4:40 PM

    I love your phrase; "Harmony exists even when life is off key" I needed that reminder. And nature surely provides that harmony. I need to spend more time in nature for sure... Love the stillness of the water of the duck photos...

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪May 18, 2023 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful photos, I love them. A reminder that nature can center us when the world seems to be going out of control.

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  6. JimMay 18, 2023 at 11:38 PM

    Good shots.

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  7. JoyfulMay 19, 2023 at 1:21 AM

    Gorgeous photos of the wildlife.

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  8. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 19, 2023 at 2:40 AM

    A beautiful sentiment, reinforced by your beautiful pictures.

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  9. RajaniMay 19, 2023 at 5:37 AM

    Lovely pictures and I really like the spinning bottle analogy for the churn in one's head.

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  10. MargaretMay 19, 2023 at 9:02 AM

    Love the cocked head of the duck - gorgeous images. I'll take these tunes any day over the news!

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  11. eileeninmdMay 19, 2023 at 10:26 AM

    Hello,
    Love the poem! Listening to the sounds of the birds singing can be so relaxing. Beautiful captures of the Redwings and the ducks. Take care, have a happy weekend.

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  12. Brother OllieMay 19, 2023 at 11:37 AM

    This is a poem: " If open to it, harmony exists even when life is off-key." Great idea to ponder.

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  13. JimMay 19, 2023 at 1:09 PM

    Bird songs break the monotony of the humdrum. We have a lot of birds here now as quite a few stop on their route to further north. Some of the mockingbirds stay here until fall, a few stay the winter. The sit on the rooftops and call each other. I talk with them, "Who cooks for you" gets them going. The migratory birds are tired and rest and have babies after their long flight over the Gulf of Mexico coming north. Your pictures are great, lots of birds. Most of my bird pictures are on

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  14. RommyMay 19, 2023 at 3:54 PM

    Most songs composed about the news of the day would be filled with 4 letter words. Your poem is much nicer than that.

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  15. eileeninmdMay 20, 2023 at 7:53 AM

    What a lovely walk and beautiful place, it is so peaceful spending time out in nature and hearing the birds singing. Love your birds and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 20, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    Very beautiful photos and it feels so soothing to get out in nature!

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  17. Shiju SugunanMay 21, 2023 at 3:51 AM

    Great poem! Lovely shots of the Redwings and ducks.

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  18. vanderloostMay 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful pics as usual. I realise my thoughts are also like spinning bottle but the only difference is that it never stops.

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  19. Light and VoicesMay 21, 2023 at 11:14 AM

    LOL! One looks at you with a question mark face and tilted head. So adorable!

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  20. HelenMay 21, 2023 at 11:36 AM

    Harmony exists even when life is off-key ~~ your poem is proof positive.

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 23, 2023 at 10:46 AM

    Your poem is so true and though it's not about happy feelings, perversely it makes me feel better to know I'm not alone. ...We need to experience the healing sights and sounds of nature more than ever these days. I just read an article about research showing that listening to bird song is good for us. (One of those times where it's really hard not to say 'I could have told you...'

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  22. BreathtakingMay 24, 2023 at 1:59 PM

    Hello :=) I love the poem and all your beautiful photos of nature and wildlife. Listening to bird song is like a soothing balm that soothes the mind, and soul.
    All the best.

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  23. David M. Gascoigne,May 25, 2023 at 5:38 AM

    A visit to a wetland is always very special, becalming, tranquil and a true journey of discovery. Do it often!

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