The nest

is the Baya Weaver's master piece
design, shaped like a pendant pod
securely perched to a twig tip,
with decoy door-
sesame codified for inmates only.
This subtle shield defies
the raiding crow
the hunting snake
the raccoon and the squall.
With beak and claws
the bird weaves strands of straws-
something is sure in it
where each blade belongs
but it cannot explain
save obeys the order
until a cozy braided niche is
crafted
to cradle the eggs
to swaddle the little warblers.
A miracle but greater is the bird
whose life is cobwebbed to
fragile feathers,
above the shards of broken
earthly glass.



Poetry by yoonoos peerbocus
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Written on 2026-06-01 at 09:58

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Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
Simply wonderful. I have no words aside from elation.
2026-06-01