Remembering a former time
Coming to town’s square at daybreak
Feeding songbirds from her basket
Proud lady sits by tiny lake
Visiting every morning
Arriving on schedule each day
Feeding waiting birds with her love
Quiet lady shoos away gray
Calling out to each bird with song
Smiling and offering her joy
Feeding grateful birds, rain or shine
Blessed lady warmly enjoys
Sharing her meager resources
Delighting her feathered treasures
Feeding hungry birds until noon
Gracious lady offers pleasures
Remembering time long ago
Sitting faithfully at her post
Feeding tiny birds again
Grown-up lass takes her place as host
This poem is inspired from a memorable scene in the film “Mary Poppins,” starring Julie Andrews. Here is a video clip from the film. Perhaps you remember it as well.
Big Sky Buckeye 
One of our family favorites, this song always brings tears and memories!
pax,
dora
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Dora, thanks so much for sharing. I can remember seeing the film back in its initial run. It was quite an experience to see the story and listen to the incredible music on the big screen.
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I do remember this part of the movie! So heart warming! Thanks for the memories.🙂
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You are welcome Susan. The story in the film is timeless, and the music is incredible.
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beautiful poem, Richard. I like the last line of each stanza…
what a great clip; it’s been so long I’ve seen that movie, so I don’t remember it. But I oculd listen to Julie Andrews all day…
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Jim, I appreciate your kind words. We both appreciate the talent of Julie Andrews. I am inspired to watch the film again. I saw the original showing in the theater back in the 60s.
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I think I remember seeing the movie as young child. My mom and dad surprised us by taking us to see it in New York City.
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I was thinking of that song Feed the Birds while reading and then saw you shared it lol
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Matt, you must be reading my mind, or you have outstanding ESP powers. Of course, it could be due to the amazing powers of caffeine.
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caffeine is a miracle lol
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Thank you for this
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Jim, you are quite welcome. Blessings to your ministry work this week.
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Aww thanks Big Sky!
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