

He Is Alive!
Thunk! Oh no, not another one. The children and I rushed outside to check the fate of the latest bird to crash into our window. There it was, its shiny little eyes staring, not even a twitch in its lifeless body. A few moments later I returned to the sorrowful scene with spade in hand, ready to dispose of this tiny creature. A gentle nudge with the shovel blade and surprise! The little fellow regained his senses and flew off to the nearest branch, very much alive! I sometimes








































