when life was easy

the bird feeder

full

of red winged black

birds,

yellow

hummingbirds,

and blue jays

on the fence

waiting their turn.

the grey

squirrels on the ground

scavenging what

falls.

in come cardinals,

and pigeons, sparrows

and gulls.

it's crazy how much

they eat.

another five pounds

of seed,

another week.

will they come when

i take it

down.

will they remember

life

so easy. not unlike us,

most won't.