Beautiful Birds on Valentine's Day

Day-before yesterday, I saw a couple of beautiful birds right in front of our house. I live in a place where there are plenty of birds, in fact a variety of birds. So,its no surprise, but to see a pair of black-hooded orioles is no simple joy. They are such lovely birds that you wish you could watch them forever. Their bright yellow plumage contrasting with their black head is a sight to see. It is difficult not to love these birds.
Their voice is so unique and very pleasant to the ears. It seems more like a deep whistle and to me it feels as though they are calling me!


Black-hooded Orioles
Photo by Rhea Purvi

Though they are brightly colored, they move so fast it is difficult to spot them. But, yesterday it wasn't the case. They were right in front of my face for more than ten minutes. Though they were moving among the branches of the tree, they weren't very far and they weren't hidden.

I think those beautiful few minutes were nature's gift to me on valentine's day!

PLEASING PARADISE

This World is a beautiful paradise unraveling the scenes and the colors as the veil of mist passes by. The crystal clear sky to the rippling reflections in clear blue waters is nothing but gifts that please the eye as well as the heart of every human being.

This paradise is full of splendor and beauty. I believe we get gifts on a daily basis from this paradise of ours. All you have to do is to stop, listen and look around. The gifts are in your garden, in your backyard, all lying as hidden treasures. All you have to do is look for them. The squirrels, the butterflies, the insects...all have some story to tell you or something to show you.

This paradise is pleasing to me and my whole effort will be to please this paradise in return.

A Small Poem:

The flowers and the feathered beauties add color to my life

The mist and the mountains seem so nice.

The streams and the sunrise bring cheer to my day

For the dewdrops and the drizzles I do not have to pay.