I am not alone when I walk by the sea
The little bird walks the waves with me.
We are both looking for something
I search for the meaning of life,
The bird seeks what he may eat.
A contest entry
- Name that Bird 8 (Common Sandpiper) by MagicLady.
300 points, ended May 2, 2008, 3 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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hoorah
Such simplicity -
This has a musical beat to it. A fun way to read, especially writes like this. You did great with this.
Kelli
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Sweet little poem about this bird - easy to read and understand. Found the information in the comments below very enlightening as well. Nice HM too.
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I like this short little poem. The sandpiper is a wave walker...nice term. We are all looking for something, aren't we? Well done.
The female Spotted Sandpiper is the one who establishes and defends the territory. She arrives at the breeding grounds earlier than the male. In other species of migratory birds, where the male establishes the territory, he arrives earlier.
The male takes the primary role in parental care, incubating the eggs and taking care of the young. One female may lay eggs for up to four different males at a time.
The female may store sperm for up to one month. The eggs she lays for one male may be fathered by a different male in a previous mating.
Cheryl
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