Every morning during the week I park my car in the same spot as I am usually first to arrive in the parking lot. Recently, when I get out of the car, pigeons fly in and gather around me. Last week three or four would gather, but this morning 14 pigeons flew in and stood in front of me. I assume they are expecting a handout like most people I encounter early in the morning downtown. Since I had nothing to offer them other than a few words of encouragement, like Saint Frances of Assisi, I gave them a short sermon. Then I gathered my things out of the trunk of my car and headed to the office.
Fourteen pigeons hoping for a handout got a short sermon instead.
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obviously they could sense you have bird appeal — winks..
I’m bird sexy and they know it? Thanks, China Dream.
Indeed! No wonder you always get a perfect shot. They wait and pose for you cos they know you’ll capture them in their most flattering bit.
Birds can be a bit stuck on themselves because of their beauty. Thanks, Ruelha.
LOL!!
I’m happy to get a LOL out of you. Thanks, Dale.
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You are for the birds!
No pigeon emojis! Stupid emojis.
I know! What up wit dat?
Ah, that was enjoyable, but it brought back memories long lost. PArticularly when I was fit enough to visit Bulwell and fed the pigeons, average attendance 200, from the bridge over the River Leen. That was when I started talking to them while they were dining.
What I wouldn’t give to be able to do it still.
But the memories are still with me, cheers, Sir!
I remember your adventures with the ducks and pigeons. Hopefully you will be released from home jail at some point so you can go back out and cavort with the pigeons. Thanks, Inchcock.
They have taken the buses off, now, Tim. Just remembered. Tsk!
Sad state of affairs.
Afraid so, mate. No bus from the flats throuigh to Arnold or Bulwell anymore. Hey-ho!
Oh, those lucky birds! I’m sure they flew off and had an enlightened day! 😊
I sure hope so. When I get up in the morning I have cats and birds begging. When I get home I have cats and birds begging. When I go to work I have people and birds begging. What’s the common element? Lots of begging going on. Thanks, Tiffany.
” I gave them a short sermon” – now that is what I call a literal interpretation of leading your flock ha!
Hahahahaha! Like most adherants, they continued on with their life as usual not paying attention to the preacher. Thanks, doerfpub.
Some of them do seem to be thinking about it though. 🙂
Thanks, Lavinia.
I hope what your preached was inspiring and uplifting, creating a moment of reflection, not only for the flock but for the rest of us. 🙂
It was uplifing, as they flew away soon aftwards. Inspiring? that’s probably debatable. Thanks, David.
At least, bring them something to eat next time 😉 LOL
They can fend for themselves. Thanks, picpholio.
Words of encouragement from you and their immortalization surely are better than food! 😉
They get plenty of food and lots of scorn from people. A think words of encourgement in order. Thanks, Marina.
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Great writing photo and literary composition! The long morning shadows in the first…then that cold cracked pavement with the scattered flock in the second. Nice!
Care to share your sermon topic for the birds? Sure it was inspirational.
I love the photo and the beautiful writing.
“Since I had nothing to offer them other than a few words of encouragement, like Saint Frances of Assisi, I gave them a short sermon. Then I gathered my things out of the trunk of my car and headed to the office.”
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Thanks, Gabriela. I’m happy you like the short prose.
My pleasure. I really love it
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Now exactly what did you preach? Was it well received?
I told them to repent of their misdirected ways of hanging out on buildings, getting in the mechanical systems and making a mess of things. Thanks, needhamb.
I can’t stop laughing.
Oh, they are so cute. I hope they come back!
They are there in different numbers every morning. Not as many this morning. Maybe they didn’t want another sermon. Thanks, Resa.
Lol. As long as there are no wires over your car!
See you’re smart, I just want to run through them. 🐦
It’s something to be in the middle of a bunch of pigeons flying every which way. Thanks, Charlotte.
You should go to Trafalgar Square in London!
I remember the scads of pigeons in Madrid. And the feisty giant carp in the lake in the middle of Parque de Retiro. I also remember one evening we were sitting on a bench in a square in Madrid. As the sun was setting, the street lights came on, and thousands of cockroaches came pouring out of the drain grates. It would probably freak out most people, but we just watched as it was so amazing.
👀 🦗 yes I’d have watched as long as they didnt walk my way!
this is hysterical.. the bird sermon.. love it❣️
Thanks, Cindy.
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