Reading Minds

The design of this little bird was a 
triumph in the overall scheme of creation.  It has been
several years ago that I caught him quiet
enough for a quick picture.  But our questions of
each other have not changed.

"What is that bird thinking as he stares at me?"
Would you like to be friends?
If I move closer, will you fly away?
What is your life like day by day?
Are you afraid?"

"What is that two-legged creature thinking as he stares at me?
Is he going to pull out a gun?
Will he throw rocks like the others?
Can he be trusted?"

Wouldn't it be wonderful to know the minds of
our animal friends?  We might discover 
that we have lots in common.
I think so.
Thanks be to God for the beauty and the 
mystery that surrounds us.
this and every day.