Twelve Birds Of Christmas Poem by Frank Avon

Robins
bring spring.

Bluebirds
have red breasts too.

Cardinals
reign supreme.

House wrens
nest within if they can.

Goldfinch
feed on sunflower seed.

Titmice
flit silver.

Chickadees
in twos or threes.

Nuthatch
mix and match.

Chimney sweeps
keep house.

Meadowlarks
reap fields.

Pilated woodpeckers
knock on wood.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds
zip and zummmmmmm.

About the manger
this time of year

birds of a feather
all flock together

and, like the angels,
gleefully sing:

'Peace on earth,
joy on the wing.'