birds and words #5

'Tis been too long since I've done a Loose Feather's Poetry Corner for you.
As you can see, the house is finished, hooray! I have almost decided to finish this for my mother for Christmas. I think she will love it.

my progress on Awake the Dawning Day by Blackbird Designs

And now for a selection from On Wings of Song.

"Jenny Wren" by Walter de la Mare

Of all the birds that rove and sing,
Near dwellings made for men,
None is so nimble, feat, and trim,
As Jenny Wren.

With pin-point bill, and tail a-cock,
So wildly shrill she cries,
The echoes on his roof-tree knock
And fill the skies.

Never was sweeter seraph hid
Within so small a house--
A tiny, inch-long, eager, ardent,
Feathered mouse.