Harbinger robin
chirrups before our sunrise
pecks through frozen mud
“The birds nest beside the streams
and sing among the branches of the trees.”
Psalm 104:12 (New Living Translation)
Thanks to Mark S at the Naturalist Weekly for his wonderful prompt.
https://naturalistweekly.com/
THE WOUND THAT HEALS 
Spring is coming. My first sighting of a robin occurred last week. It gave a huge lift to my spirit – the same feeling I receive when I read your poetry and reflection. Sending hugs along with my thanks.
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It really is the iconic bird of spring isn’t it? Thank you as always for your gracious comments. Hugs+++
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🤗🤗🤗
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Great verse, Mary Jo, evoking an early hint of very welcome springtime. 🙂
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Thank you, Dave. Robins help measure time, like other heavenly bodies. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing this idea.Anita
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You’re welcome, Anita.
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Your poem is a gift, my dear Mary Jo, bringing the hope of Spring. Many hugs your way.
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Thank you, Marina! Hugs back to you as well. 🙂
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xoxoxoxo
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A lovely haiku. Of late, “chirrup” has become one of my favorite words.
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Thank you, Liz. It was the only word I could find to describe the robin’s primary song. Sounds like ‘cheer up’ which it definitely does. 🙂
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🙂
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Lovely poetry of the wonderful season of Spring. Soon the Robins will be stopping in my yard – a wonderful sight to see.
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Thank you, Peggy. They stay year round even in some places like Wisconsin, although we hardly see them. I did recently, so that was a treat.
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Robins migrate thru Arkansas in Spring and Fall. We have a few pairs that stay all year.
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What a perfect picture for your haiku! Someday soon I will be able to see the grass and the robins in the yard. Right now we just have snow and the robins are still down south. Thanks for sharing!
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It’s time to visualize those robins scooting around on warm earth and green grass! 🙂
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Lovely Robinku.
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Thank you, Tim! We love all the ku’s. 🙂
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And robins too.
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Beautifully done. Robins are absolutely a harbinger – but have you already seen them?
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Thanks, Frank. Yes, I have seen a couple diehards. The migration will start in about a month, maybe sooner with our unseasonably warm weather.
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Such a wonderful poem to herald the coming of spring! Such a joy-filled post!!! 🙂
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Linda!
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