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Connie's Books:
As Humans We Seek To Understand
Rhyme Some Words to Have Some Fun
To Understand the Why
Fly With Our Feathered Friends
Bird Poems & Mother Nature
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Audio Poetry Collection:
Audio
Poems By Connie
Photos and More Audio
Poems: 
Gallery
of Photos and Audio Bird songs
Happiness With Tiny Anna
Hummingbirds:
Hummingbird
Photos & Story of A Special Visit, A Female
Hummingbird
Photos & Listen to his song or warning call
Hummingbird Poems:
The
Tiny Hummingbird, Starts The Day
They
Know He Is A Sweet Little Gem
The
Hummingbird Trusts Me
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- The Hummingbird Trusts Me
A Poem About Hummingbirds
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- His Song is a Sweet Melody
Or read the Poem:
His Song is a Sweet Melody
A cold and windy morning
Seems to have come our way
Overcast and dreary
Begins this autumn day
The changing season is apparent
You can tell
From the amount of sunlight
Gone are the long days of summer
Darkness comes earlier each night
The Hummingbird is singing
High up in the tree
It is easy to see his silhouette
His song is a sweet melody
Having more than one feeder
Helps to sustain the Hummingbirds
With territorial behavior
Lots of chattering can be heard
In the West
Hummingbirds visit all year long
Filling the feeder during the winter
Will help to keep them strong
Connie Soto
October 04, 2010 ©
Momma & Baby Hummingbird
It looks like baby is hungry
A Poem For Dad - To Understand
The Why
A
Poem For Family - Old Fashioned Remedy
A Short Poem - Find Our Way
A
Poem - To Deceive
Poems About Life:
Simply
A Matter Of Choice
Pink Slips Are Coming Any Day
Impending
Doom
Treasure
It More
Poems from the field:
Poem - Golden Eagle
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- For All the Little Things
Or read the Poem:
For All the Little Things
We have spent our life together
We would not have it
Any other way
I am glad you are always near
It comforts me
More than I can say
You hold me close
If I am sad
You warm my heart
When you hold my hand
For all the little things
You always do for me
They count more than you know
I am glad that you love me
Connie Soto
February 2, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty
Or read the Poem:
Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty
I feel this love for my kitty
Who has been with me for years
I do not want to be without her
As she ages
It brings about that fear
I took her to the doctor
This bleak and dreary night
I hoped my love for her
Could give her the strength
So that everything
Would be all right
We would like a little more time
My sweet little kitty and me
She is more important
Than I can say
She is part of my family
I treasure the time
I have with her
I know that she loves me
In my arms she always purrs
So happy to be with me
Connie Soto
March 28, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Learning is What we Do
Or read the Poem:
Learning is What we Do
It is important to us
As individuals that
We feel valued
When we do not feel valued
We feel anxious
Vulnerable and discouraged
Learning is what we do
Because we are human
We know that it is true
A little effort everyday
Is sure to help us
To find our way
It is a natural desire
To seek comfort
From one another
A little love can provide
A little commitment
To each other
Our emotions and our intellect
Guides the choices
That we make
Focus with objective thoughts
Provides attention to detail
Choices from this process
Helps us all
So that we can prevail
Connie Soto
May 10, 2010 ©
Click to see how
Nova was rescued as a kitten
In the Gallery of Babies
Kitty Rescue Poem -
Abandoned in a Field
Click on the Zebra
Finch Family
To find the Gallery of Babies
Zebra Finch and Other Babies -
Gallery of Babies
A Poem About Hawks
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Sparrow
Hawk
Or read the Poem:
A Sparrow Hawk
An American Kestrel
Is what they mostly call
This hawk today
A Sparrow Hawk
For this smallest
Falcon of prey
The Kestrel usually hunts
In an open field
It can hover
Using rapid wing beats
Scanning the ground
For a meal
Courtship dives
Are a common display
Bringing her food
Is another way
This brilliant colorful
Bird of prey
Chooses a mate
For a lifetime stay
Connie Soto
September 26, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Damp
and Dreary
Or read the Poem:
Damp and Dreary
The wild birds are
late today
The stormy night
Has kept them away
They must be
Snuggled up keeping warm
Soon they will
Have to brave the storm
The rain fell hard
The wind was howling
The damp and dreary
Cold was chilling
It has rained for several days
There will be no sun
Again today
Connie Soto
March 20, 2011 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- We are Energized by Motivation
Or read the Poem:
We are Energized by Motivation
Purpose is part of
being human
It is more important
Than you might imagine
Curiosity is a natural tendency
That gives you determination
To have purpose
Is to have motivation
Our instincts are not conscious
We naturally thrive on challenges
We are energized by motivation
This works to our advanatage
Autonomy matters
For purpose and survival
Goals and intent
Are used for approval
The need to know the goal
To be accomplished
Helps to understand the purpose
That is established
To understand behavior
Which comes from human needs
Is to understand the purpose
Which can put you at ease
Environmental factors
Sometimes prevents success
Very often they cause
Humans a lot of stress
Rewards may be tempting
They tend to stifle humans in the end
They do not help you to learn
Encouragement with interest
Is a better trend
Focused energy with interest
Creates the ability to act
With your own free will
Success is where it is at
Connie Soto
April 25, 2011 ©
My Favorite Fairy
A Fairy is like a dream
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A little poetry by Connie!
Read or Listen to
the Poems
Audio Poem Click to Listen - To Strive Toward Independence
Or read the Poem:
To Strive Toward Independence
The steps taken in the past
Is no longer the way
Does the transition to adulthood
Take longer today
To strive toward independence
Is a major feat
Does age dictate
The milestones we need to meet
It brings freedom
Responsibilities and autonomy
The risks are many
Which can cause anxiety
With new freedom
We discover the unexpected
Early on
Life struggles are experienced
To navigate
These new responsibilities
We learn
The consequences
We grow and change in the quest
To become an adult
Messages received from others
Feels like the result
Lessons learned
Is part of the game
Constant changes
Keeps nothing the same
Social and economic change
Is dictated
No matter how long we live
Versatility is needed
To strive for the best
Is all we can do
What we have is now
Remember
Savor it too
Connie Soto
January 22, 2012 ©
The Beginning 2012
Audio Poem Click to Listen - To Be an Adult
Or read the Poem:
To Be an Adult
This is the time in your life
Where you will navigate
Toward becoming an adult
Maturity and responsibilities
Will be the result
As a child you may not have realized
Life is a struggle
Challenges and seeking opportunities
For your future are valuable
With new responsibilities
There will be consequences
Your future will bring control
Autonomy and independence
Treasure family
Consider their guidance
They provide love
Support and assistance
To be an adult
Do not leave fun behind
Take responsibilities serious
It is all part of mankind
You will learn
Who you are
You will learn
What you want
Most of all
You will learn
How to get there
Connie Soto
January 16, 2012 ©
Remember to have fun!
Audio Poem Click to Listen - He Was The Gingerbread Man
Or read the Poem:
He Was The Gingerbread Man
The gingerbread man
Runs as fast as he can
He thinks he can run
Faster than anyone can
No matter if it is
A pig or a cow
He knows he can do it
He knows it somehow
He ran from the baker
He ran from his wife
He did not want to be eaten
He wanted a life
He ran and he ran
After all
He was the gingerbread man
The poor
Gingerbread man thought
No one could catch him
But alas
He ran into the fox
It was the end of him
Connie Soto
December 30, 2011 ©
Happy New Year
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Reach For The Stars
Or read the Poem:
Reach For The Stars
A clean slate
Is a new beginning
A simplistic life
Is most uplifting
Another chance
To turn things around
Before you know it
Life can be sound
Success and happiness
Can come each day
If you concentrate your efforts
In a positive way
Never regret
Who you are
To be unique
Helps you
Reach for the stars
Embrace the past
Treasure now and
Look to tomorrow
We hope the New Year
Brings no sorrow
Connie Soto
December 26, 2011 ©
Christmas
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Is Santa
Real
Or read the Poem:
Is Santa Real
I hear Santa Claus
Brings toys and gifts
They say he does this
By checking his list
Have you been
Naughty or nice
I hear he is going to
Check his list twice
Sometimes they wonder
Is Santa real
He seems to have
This magical appeal
Have you seen the reindeers
Pull his sleigh through the sky
They say he comes
After the children close their eyes
They say Santa is
A mythical being
What about fairies
Who cannot be seen
Connie Soto
December 18, 2011 ©
Enjoy the Chritmas
Season
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Christmas
Magic
Or read the Poem:
Christmas Magic
Christmas music
Sets the mood
Christmas festivities
Comes with food
Lots of
Silver bells and mistle toe
Sparkle and twinkling
Lights that glow
Presents under
The Christmas tree
A happy time
Is what it should be
Christmas magic
Brings love and laughter
Tradition is what
We most treasure
Connie Soto
December 02, 2011 ©
Part of Being Human
Audio Poem Click to Listen -
Every Tells A Lie
Or read the Poem:
Everyone Tells A
Lie
It is because of fear, greed or hate
That a person tells a lie
Incorrect information causes complications
It is the result of a lie
Deception causes stress
When a person lies
The distorted information cause
Tensions to be high
Not knowing the facts
Makes you vulnerable
Telling the truth
Makes you creditable
Do not let this kind face fool you
Everyone tells a lie
With enough incentive
The right amount of pressure
Anyone might lie
Self serving exaggeration
Might be the cause of a lie
Would the world be better off
If we never told a lie
Would it stop us
From connecting socially
Does little white lies
Hurt us honestly
Does it help us to get along
Hurtful lies are always wrong
Connie Soto
December 11, 2011 ©
Enjoy Family
and Friends
Audio Poem Click to Listen -
Love and Happiness
Or read the Poem:
Love and Happiness
You can tell
When Thanksgiving time is near
The pumpkins
All seem to disappear
Old friends
New friends
Family too
Spending time together
Is important to do
Stop and think
About what you have
To dwell on the bad
Always makes you feel sad
Enjoy each other
During the holidays
Love and happiness
Can come your way
Connie Soto
November 12, 2011 ©
Stop and
watch the wild birds
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- A Rebound Relationship
Or read the Poem:
A Rebound Relationship
Sometimes it is hard
To let go of the past
Unfortunately the relationship
Was not meant to last
To move on
Is the right thing to do
Circumstances change
With time it will get better too
Seek who brings out
The best in you
It certainly is
The right thing to do
An attachment habit
Is what we had
It is hard to stop
Even though it was bad
A rebound relationship
Is what we often find
Is it genuine feelings
Of the nurturing kind
Time is important
You will find
If you grieve too long
You will waste precious time
Connie Soto
Novemberber 12, 2011 ©
Drawing By
Devin Parker
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Fixie
Or read the Poem:
A Fixie
A fixie
Is a fixed-gear bike
It cannot coast
It is all the hype
Balanced upright
Using the rider's feet
It does track stands
That looks real sleek
It transfers power
From rider to wheels
Uses less energy
Is part of the appeal
Low in weight
Makes it easy to control
Riding it is fun
Much better than a stroll
Connie Soto
October 30, 2011 ©
Treasure Your Memories
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Unique
Memory
Or read the Poem:
A Unique Memory
Stop for strawberries
Alongside the road
Head for a picnic
Near a tiny grove
Hike the path
Of Mother Earth
Feel her beauty
With all its worth
Notice the acorns
On the ground
Listen to the peaceful
Natural sounds
Look behind you
What do you see
A journey that became
A unique memory
Look ahead
It is cloudy there
You cannot guess
What you might share
Treasure this
Special memory
Keep it there
For infinity
Connie Soto
September 24, 2011 ©
Life is a Journey
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Our Journey
Or read the Poem:
Our Journey
Life is filled
With lots of destinations
It is up to us
To choose the directions
Our actions do not always
Reflect our choices
The decisions we make
Is what life becomes
This sort of imbalance
Can cause stress
The power of choice
Can change the distress
We cannot control
What we encounter
Our decisions can help
To make things better
As we come to the
Crossroads in life
Embark upon them
Without any strife
Think about what
We truly want and why
Reach for it
Do not be shy
Remember to enjoy
Each adventure
Our journey in life
Is what we should treasure
Connie Soto
September 05, 2011 ©
Vulnerability is important to be close
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Need
to be Said
Or read the Poem:
Need to be Said
Knowing you have weaknesses
Make you fear rejection
Self confidence shows your strength
Instead of imperfections
Do we create who we are
From the reaction of others
Instead be true to yourself
Discount any other
A little trust
Can help you decide
To express the words
That reveal the secrets inside
What does it mean
To be open and vulnerable
To reveal who you are
Can make intimacy possible
To know there is someone
Who cares about you
Complete acceptance
Makes you feel close too
Validation
Makes us feel unafraid
It helps to share the things
That need to be said
Letting go of the past
Keeps away the tears
To express those words
With a little less fear
Keep the walls down
Let them share
The gift of you
It is the best thing
That you can do
Connie Soto
August 27, 2011 ©
A Little Hummer
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Canaries
Canary FAQ's
Canary Breeding FAQ's
How To Band a Baby Canary
Baby Canary Food & Cautions
A Canary Brooder Can Be Quite
Simple
Canary Respiratory
& Mite FAQ's
Basic Finch FAQs
Basic Zebra Finch FAQs
Hummingbird General
FAQ's
Hummingbird Feeding
FAQ's
Warbler FAQ's
Poems for All Occasions:
Gallery
of Greetings & Holiday Poems
Gallery of Poetry &
Photos:
Gallery
One of Poetry & Photos
Gallery
Two of Poetry & Photos
Finches
- Poetry & Photos
Poetry, Photos &
Facts:
Gallery
of Babies - Poetry, Photos & Facts
Bird Photos:
American
Avocet
The Ring-Billed
Gull & The American Crow
Relationship Poems:
Tender Acts of Kindness
Our Journey Together
Complete Trust
Sending Out Some Clues
What Is A Sister
My Sister, My Friend
Wedding Poems & Photos:
Forever
Treasured, Jennifer & Darren
Carla, A Lovely Bride
Forever Anniversary
Loss, Special Memories,
Judy & Bill
The Father And The
Bride - For Jim
On A Farm - Jeanne & Gary
As You Begin - Barney & Kathy
Wedding Photos:
Jennifer & Greg
Daryl & Mary
Photo Restorations:
Gallery One
Gallery Two
Gallery Three
Gallery Four
Gallery Five
Gallery Six
Gallery Seven
Gallery Eight
Devin's Corner:
Devin - Push Scooters
Devin - Scooter Fun
Grandpa & Devin make a Scooter Ramp
A Little Time with Grandpa
Spending
Time with Grandpa
Devin & Snow - A Little Silkie
Fly the Pirate's Kite
Devin Plays Soccer
Devin Skateboarding
Devin Draws
Marilyn's Corner:
Poem For Eric
- A Salute To You Grandson
Cousin Poem -
Mediocre Would Not Do
Cousin Poem - Remember
When
Judy's Corner:
Anniversary
Poem - Love from a daughter
Cousin
Loss Poem By Susie - Angie
Thank-you
to Grandma Poem - By Kristi
Krystyl's Corner:
A Mix of photos
Citizenship
Family Corner:
A Few Generations
A Family Circle
Fun at the Zoo
Family's Corner
Long Ago to Now
All In a Day
Fishing Fun
The Joyce Family Album
Steve's Corner:
Wedding Poem
- Inspired by Renee
Fate
- Inspired by Poem, Tiki Survived
Trust
- Inspired by Poem, I Love The Birds
Poems About Loss:
Life's
Journey Is Not Always Easy
VDee, My Little Canary
Gloster Canary, I Miss
Her Now
A Tribute To Maurice,
A Special Man
Neat Places to Visit:
BirdBreath a light
hearted satire
Let Fred Help You
Find It
Computer
Archaeology
All
things nice From Ireland
Incubators
Tiki's Corner:
Tiki Photos - My Little Canary
Bird
Tiki Poem
- Tiki Is Spoiled
Tiki Poem - William
and Tiki
Hand trained canaries
are fun
Tiki does not want to go back into his
cage. A hand trained canary can give
you a lot of joy. They usually have
terrific personalities. As you can see
Tiki is spoiled.
Hand tamed birds interact
Audio click to Listen -
I Guess We Have to Share
Or read the Poem:
I Guess We Have to Share
I am a little canary
My name is Tki
I have two feathered friends
Who I share my time with my human
We all love to spend time
Out of the cage
Hanging out with our human
Is quite the rage
Tweeter lives in the cage next to me
The human has not yet decided
If Tweeter is a he or a she
In the canary world
The human does not always know
If we are a boy or a girl
Only time will let them know
Then there is Tweeky
He is definitely a he
He sings morning noon and night
His song is nothing less than
An awesome melody
The canaries try to get
The priorities of our human
We have to mention finches
Who also gets her attention
Kiva this girl finch
Gets to come out of her cage
She hangs out with our human
As if Finches were all the rage
I guess we have to share
For our humans attention
Even with Vger
The kitty
Who also gets lots of
Her attention
Connie Soto
October 01, 2010 ©
Tweeky's Journey:
Tweeky's Photos and Poems
Click to Listen to Tweeky sing
Enjoy wildlife - Wild Bird Poem
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Wild Birds at the Feeder
Or read the Poem:
The Wild Birds at the Feeder
The first chilly morning
Of the season
I expected everyone
To be snuggled up keeping warm
Instead there is activity
All around
The sun was out
Without any signs of a storm
It was almost as if
Chilly equates to energy
The wild birds at the feeder
Were eating breakfast quite happily
The canary's song
Rings loud and clear
All the little birds chattering
Is music to my ears
The Scrub Jay arrives
On the scene
He announces himself loudly
He does not have to scream
The Hummingbirds pay him
No mind
They zoom in and out
It is too early for the sun
To make their feathers iridescent
Or glitter and shine
Even though the nectar feeder
Seats more than three
One at a time eat
As the Hummingbird
Chases the others up in the tree
A little while later
To my surprise
Two Anna Hummingbirds
Ate together
Right before my very eyes
This is not typical
Behavior for them
I feel happy watching
These sweet little gems
Connie Soto
November 12, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Threatening Dark Clouds
Or read the Poem:
The Threatening Dark Clouds
The morning feels a
bit eerie
The rain is only a mist
The threatening dark clouds
Promise much more than this
The Coopers Hawk arrives
He shakes the rain off of his feathers
You can count on him coming by
No matter what the weather
The wild birds
Will not come by
They will wait
Until the hawk leaves
For the sky
Connie Soto
March 20, 2011 ©
Tiny and Full of Love
Hummingbirds fill our hearts with joy!
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Time is of the Essence Too
Or read the Poem:
Time is of the Essence Too
Jewel lost his leg
To a hawk
He had a will
For life
That would not stop
Here he is
In all of his health
On a branch so high
Carefree like nothing else
How do you suppose
That he will do
It all depends
On who will find him
Time is of the essence too
Connie Soto
March 02, 2011 ©
In the Spring Take
a Walk and
Watch for New Baby Birds
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Little
Peeps
Or read the Poem:
Little Peeps
When you see
Baby birds everywhere
You can tell that
Spring is here
Momma gives
The warning sounds
Her babies listen
As they are bound
She feeds the babies
She keeps them warm
She keeps them dry
If it storms
Little peeps
Is what I hear
The peeping stops
When I come near
To raise them right
Is part of her charm
She will keep them safe
From harm
Sometimes the Dad
Helps to feed the young
Watching the babies
Is a lot of fun
Connie Soto
May 20, 2011 ©
Click to Visist House
Sparrow Babies:
The
House Sparrow Babies
A Little Hummer
Who loves to sing
Very Unusual near Homes
A Golden Eagle makes a visit
A Starling fledgling
It looks like it is doing the high step with its food
White Breasted Nuthatch
A Golden-Crowned Sparrow
Hanging out in the thicket
A Mocking Bird
They really do mimic what they hear
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