Rainy day robin

1483
Emily Dickinson

The Robin is a Gabriel
In humble circumstances
His Dress denotes him socially,
Of Transports Working Classes
He has the punctuality
Of the New England Farmer
The same oblique integrity,
A Vista vastly warmer

A small but sturdy Residence
A self denying Household,
The Guests of Perspicacity
Are all that cross his Threshold
As covert as a Fugitive,
Cajoling Consternation
By Ditties to the Enemy
And Sylvan Punctuation


American Robin


Nasty day all around, but the robins are busy with grubs and worms on the dormant lawn. Spitting snow, sleet and a cold rain, a very quick shot today before the skies open once again.