Today is all about my little baby. I know I always call her the Prehistoric Monster in jest, but honestly she has one of the sweetest souls I have ever encountered. I’d like to start the New Year by sharing with you all a poem that I wrote about Papaya’s softer side. I am so blessed that she came into my life when she did. Happy New Year to you all from That’s for the Birds! I hope that 2019 brings each of you happiness, love, and silliness, just as my little feather ball has brought to me. ❤

Feathers of chartreuse, scarlet, and gold,
Mischievous eyes defined in bright white, 
Her acquaintance is a beauty to behold,
Her soul – a charming, comical delight.

As my quill frantically scratches away,
The wee phoenix scampers and lollops nearby, 
A singular goal: to fill days with play,
Without giving thought to reason or “why?”

Affection unrivaled comforts my tears, 
Converting them swiftly to droplets of mirth,
Emotional cognizance of heightened tiers,
Her possession since hatch-day on our earth.

An interspecies friendship holds no bounds,
Captivating connection, cherished now found.