Fic: Birdseed (exact drabble)

[meridian_rose]

Birdseed

"If you're so hard up then why do you buy birdseed?" he asks, puzzled.

"Because it's relatively inexpensive for the benefits I get. I put a handful out every day," she says. "And the birds come and eat it. Pigeons, blackbirds, robins, sparrows, and crows. They wait for me now, eager each morning. I get to watch them peck at the seed. I know some are nesting in the nearby bushes. It gives me a sense of communion with nature. I know it's a small thing and hardly earth changing. But it makes me feel useful. As if I matter."

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Comments

[bleodswean.livejournal.com]

Yes. So much said in such a lovely and compact way.

[meridian_rose]

Thank you :)

[dmousey.livejournal.com]

I like this! We have bird feeders on our apartment grounds. My neighbors and I all love to watch them. We have Finches, Warblers,Tanagers (scarlet and blue, and my favorite, red breasted Grosbeaks. Plus the usual Crows, Grackles, and Hummingbirds. It's one of theperks of living a mile from a bird sanctuary. So peaceful. Hugs and peace~~~D

[meridian_rose]

Thank you :) That's so nice to hear you all get to enjoy such a variety of birds! :)