Warm day in December

Started with clouds of gray

Rain stops and sun peeks out

And brightens my pathway

Hear young squeals of laughter

As hide and seek ensues

Sun streams through my windows

Chasing my winter blues

Step out to feel warm breeze

Lay peanuts on deck rail

Whistle to call critters

Feel lungs do quick exhale

Dry leaves start to rustle

Squirrels race for nutty treat

Hear loud calls of blue jays

Arrival not discreet

Sharp trill of chickadee

Followed by cardinal's tweet

Titmouse first to fly in

To land on tiny feet

Hopping along bare branch

Woodpecker catches eye

But she does not fly in

Often, she is too shy

Squirrels squabble in backyard

With each peanut I throw

When all mouths are nibbling

Peace now reigns below

Sun falls behind bare trees

A chill creeps through my shirt

Time to fix my dinner

Cranberries for dessert

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