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Connie's Books:
As Humans We Seek To Understand
Rhyme Some Words to Have Some Fun
To Understand the Why
Fly With Our Feathered Friends
Bird Poems & Mother Nature
Tell Me What You Think:
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Audio Poetry Collection:
Audio
Poems By Connie
Photos and More Audio
Poems: 
Gallery
of Photos and Audio Bird songs
Happiness With Tiny Anna
Hummingbirds:
Hummingbird
Photos & Story of A Special Visit, A Female
Hummingbird
Photos & Listen to his song or warning call
Hummingbird Poems:
The
Tiny Hummingbird, Starts The Day
They
Know He Is A Sweet Little Gem
The
Hummingbird Trusts Me
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- The Hummingbird Trusts Me
A Poem About Hummingbirds
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- His Song is a Sweet Melody
Or read the Poem:
His Song is a Sweet Melody
A cold and windy morning
Seems to have come our way
Overcast and dreary
Begins this autumn day
The changing season is apparent
You can tell
From the amount of sunlight
Gone are the long days of summer
Darkness comes earlier each night
The Hummingbird is singing
High up in the tree
It is easy to see his silhouette
His song is a sweet melody
Having more than one feeder
Helps to sustain the Hummingbirds
With territorial behavior
Lots of chattering can be heard
In the West
Hummingbirds visit all year long
Filling the feeder during the winter
Will help to keep them strong
Connie Soto
October 04, 2010 ©
Momma & Baby Hummingbird
It looks like baby is hungry
A Poem For Dad - To Understand
The Why
A
Poem For Family - Old Fashioned Remedy
A Short Poem - Find Our Way
A
Poem - To Deceive
Poems About Life:
Simply
A Matter Of Choice
Pink Slips Are Coming Any Day
Impending
Doom
Treasure
It More
Poems from the field:
Poem - Golden Eagle
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- For All the Little Things
Or read the Poem:
For All the Little Things
We have spent our life together
We would not have it
Any other way
I am glad you are always near
It comforts me
More than I can say
You hold me close
If I am sad
You warm my heart
When you hold my hand
For all the little things
You always do for me
They count more than you know
I am glad that you love me
Connie Soto
February 2, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty
Or read the Poem:
Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty
I feel this love for my kitty
Who has been with me for years
I do not want to be without her
As she ages
It brings about that fear
I took her to the doctor
This bleak and dreary night
I hoped my love for her
Could give her the strength
So that everything
Would be all right
We would like a little more time
My sweet little kitty and me
She is more important
Than I can say
She is part of my family
I treasure the time
I have with her
I know that she loves me
In my arms she always purrs
So happy to be with me
Connie Soto
March 28, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Learning is What we Do
Or read the Poem:
Learning is What we Do
It is important to us
As individuals that
We feel valued
When we do not feel valued
We feel anxious
Vulnerable and discouraged
Learning is what we do
Because we are human
We know that it is true
A little effort everyday
Is sure to help us
To find our way
It is a natural desire
To seek comfort
From one another
A little love can provide
A little commitment
To each other
Our emotions and our intellect
Guides the choices
That we make
Focus with objective thoughts
Provides attention to detail
Choices from this process
Helps us all
So that we can prevail
Connie Soto
May 10, 2010 ©
Click to see how
Nova was rescued as a kitten
In the Gallery of Babies
Kitty Rescue Poem -
Abandoned in a Field
Click on the Zebra
Finch Family
To find the Gallery of Babies
Zebra Finch and Other Babies -
Gallery of Babies
Finch Babies in a Nest of Dove Feathers
A Poem About Hawks
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Sparrow
Hawk
Or read the Poem:
A Sparrow Hawk
An American Kestrel
Is what they mostly call
This hawk today
A Sparrow Hawk
For this smallest
Falcon of prey
The Kestrel usually hunts
In an open field
It can hover
Using rapid wing beats
Scanning the ground
For a meal
Courtship dives
Are a common display
Bringing her food
Is another way
This brilliant colorful
Bird of prey
Chooses a mate
For a lifetime stay
Connie Soto
September 26, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Damp
and Dreary
Or read the Poem:
Damp and Dreary
The wild birds are
late today
The stormy night
Has kept them away
They must be
Snuggled up keeping warm
Soon they will
Have to brave the storm
The rain fell hard
The wind was howling
The damp and dreary
Cold was chilling
It has rained for several days
There will be no sun
Again today
Connie Soto
March 20, 2011 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- We are Energized by Motivation
Or read the Poem:
We are Energized by Motivation
Purpose is part of
being human
It is more important
Than you might imagine
Curiosity is a natural tendency
That gives you determination
To have purpose
Is to have motivation
Our instincts are not conscious
We naturally thrive on challenges
We are energized by motivation
This works to our advanatage
Autonomy matters
For purpose and survival
Goals and intent
Are used for approval
The need to know the goal
To be accomplished
Helps to understand the purpose
That is established
To understand behavior
Which comes from human needs
Is to understand the purpose
Which can put you at ease
Environmental factors
Sometimes prevents success
Very often they cause
Humans a lot of stress
Rewards may be tempting
They tend to stifle humans in the end
They do not help you to learn
Encouragement with interest
Is a better trend
Focused energy with interest
Creates the ability to act
With your own free will
Success is where it is at
Connie Soto
April 25, 2011 ©
Baby Morning Dove
Manoa Falls Hawaii
Snow in the Foothills
A Cloud Bank
A Cloud
Trees Provide Life
My Favorite Fairy
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A little poetry
by Connie!
Dedicated to Nathan
William Strube
August 12, 1998 - May 8, 2012
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Significance of Nathan
Or read the Poem:
The Significance of Nathan
It is not a dream
The nightmare is real
How can life be
So incredibly cruel
The tragedy of a child's death
Changes your life forever
The future is shattered
However do you recover
Your heart is filled
With incredible pain and devastation
No words can express
This painful emotion
No matter
How your heart has been broken
The significance of Nathan
Will never be forgotten
The pain of his death
Will never go away
We will treasure him
In our hearts
Today and everyday
Connie Soto
May 19, 2012 ©
Enjoy Life Every
Day
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Tiki
and Vger
Or read the Poem:
Tiki and Vger
An unlikely friend
Is what I see
Hanging out together
Seems like a mystery
I have feathers
She has fur
We should be natural enemies
For sure
I splash a lot
In my bath
Sometimes she is
Not in the path
If I get her wet
She bathes too
Acting silly
Is what I do
I shake and fluff
My feathers dry
I fly across the room
I land near by
Vger peeks at me
When I land
She stretches and turns
Then back to dream land
Life is good
For these unlikely friends
A bird and a cat
Tiki and Vger
Forever friends
Connie Soto
May 16, 2012 ©
Tiki After His Bath With Vger
Stop and Listen to the Birds Sing
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Special Magical Charm
Or read the Poem:
Special Magical Charm
When I wake
I hear the chirps of little birds
The melody is sweet
There is no need for words
My feathered friends
Touch my heart quite naturally
They give me
Peace and tranquility
Birds are like Mothers
They are always there
Take time for your Mom
Be sincere
She is the only one
You will ever have
She gave you life
That is not bad
Appreciate Mom
In all she has done
She is there for you
With each milestone
When you hold
Your own child in your arms
You will feel
That special magical charm
Connie Soto
May 11, 2012 ©
Vger Watches the
Birds
She is Queen in the Bird's Haven!
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Decisions That We Make
Or read the Poem:
Decisions That We
Make
A person's values
Can be observed by their choices
Decisions can be based
On actual experiences
Violating ones values
Can cause undesirable consequences
A violation of values
Cause internal inconsistencies
Even good decisions
Can turn out wrong
Sometimes it is the best you can do
Only you can align
Your thoughts and behavior
For what matters to you
Emotions are not always rational
Sometimes we have to learn
From our mistakes
Emotions are an important part
Of the decisions that we make
Morals and values come into play
Thoughtful decisions can show us the way
The future is unknown
As everything changes
Even with age limitations
Life brings meaningful experiences
Life is intertwined
In the physical and mental aspects
Of who we are
As we strive for meaning
Knowledge brings us far
We are creatures of habit
Pay attention to what is happening
Treasure right now
Give it meaning
Connie Soto
May 06, 2012 ©
Stop and Enjoy the
Wild Birds
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Make Each Moment Last
Or read the Poem:
Make Each Moment
Last
Life is special everyday
Never take it for granted
In any way
Follow your heart
Without regret
Make each day
The best one yet
Find your passion
It comes from within
Take a risk
Or you will never win
Struggles happen
It gives us character
Failures happen
It helps us reconsider
Do not regret the past
Look to the future
Make each moment last
Connie Soto
April 29, 2012 ©
It is Great to be
Alive
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Courtship Is a Complex Ritual
Or read the Poem:
Courtship Is a Complex
Ritual
In humans
Desire and selection is complicated
Physical, economic and social criteria
Is considered
Influence and adaptations
Evolve from our history
Environment from childhood
Can determine part of our strategy
Different cultures
Impact our decisions
Age makes a difference
For our consideration
The male is the one
Who initiates contact and pursues her
The female evaluates and determines
If he can deliver
Courtship is
A complex ritual
For her
It is more than just instinctual
As a relationship begins
The physical attributes
Seem to satisfy him
The male's desire
Is to pass on his genes
The female does the choosing
Within her means
Does the male exhibit
Social dominance
With the constraints of society
The female chooses the best
Under the circumstances
Our behavior
Is part of our biological
Evolution
Compared to animals
We also do things instinctual
Have you ever watched
A songbirds antics
To woo a female
Is this instinct inherent
Even in humans
As a male
Pursues the female
Connie Soto
April 22, 2012 ©
Enjoy Spring
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Make a
Wish
Or read the Poem:
Make a Wish
Dandelion flowers open
In the morning
Dandelion flowers close
In the evening
Dandelions can be used
For food or medicine
Dandelions in a vase
Brighten a room just fine
Dandelions are in bloom
Longer than most flowers
Birds and Bees find them tantalizing
To eat for dinners
Yellow dandelions in bloom
Mimic the sun
White fluffy dandelions
Mimic the moon
Dandelions gone to seed
Mimic the stars
If you blow on the seeds
Of a dandelion
Make a wish
Remember to watch the seeds
Until
They vanish
Connie Soto
April 15, 2012 ©
Maybe We Can Fly
a Kite Today
Audio Poem Click to Listen - No Wind
at All
Or read the Poem:
No Wind at All
Grandpa got me a kite
Would the wind
Be just right
We went
To the park
On the way
We heard a dog bark
We found
A big grassy site
So we could fly
The new kite
No wind at all
Is what we found
I think we need
A work around
We could
Make our own wind
Running fast
With the kite behind
Up, up and away
We made the kite
Soar today
Connie Soto
April 09, 2012 ©
Happy Easter!
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Little Bird Was Worried
Or read the Poem:
The Little Bird Was
Worried
The little bird saw a bunny
She was collecting eggs
Then he saw her
Paint and decorate the eggs
The little bird was worried
When the bunny came by
Would she choose the eggs in the nest
Of his mate near by
Relief filled the heart
Of this little bird
As the bunny skipped his nest
That he shared
The bunny used a cart
So the eggs would not break
She hid them in a park
Down by the lake
This was how the Easter Bunny
Started Easter hunts
She hoped for a little sunshine
With a picnic lunch
Connie Soto
April 07, 2012 ©
Rain or Shine Enjoy
Today
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- The Ultimate Possibility
Or read the Poem:
The Ultimate Possibility
A threat to ones freedom
Can be caused by emotional intimacy
A hint of commitment and sharing
Leaving is their strategy
Accounting for their whereabouts
Seems foreign to them
A little give and take
Might even help them
The opposite is
To connect emotionally
This intimacy
Brings about responsibility
The need to feel close
Can help to achieve commitment
Unconditional acceptance
Causes no resentment
Self confidence is something
That you need
Appreciation for each other
Makes it better indeed
Love is an intense emotion
Confidence in one another
Brings about
Devotion
Is emotional intimacy
Worth the responsibility
To experience true love
Is the ultimate possibility
Connie Soto
April 01, 2012 ©
Reminder to Fill
the Bird Feeders
Audio Poem Click to Listen - What A Day
Or read the Poem:
What A Day
As we drive
Through the back roads
We take in the sights
The windmills turn
In the afternoon light
The air smells fresh
From a recent rain
The highway is narrow
With only two lanes
We savor the view
Of the valley below
The sky is filled with clouds
It is a sight is to behold
A hawk soars high
In the sky
No effort is needed
As he catches my eye
What a day
To take a drive
It makes you happy
To be alive
Connie Soto
March 26, 2012 ©
Look at the Sky
Audio Poem Click to Listen -
The Birds Have Come
Or read the Poem:
The Birds Have Come
The Scrub Jay
Sat at the top of the tree
Preening his feathers
In the morning breeze
The snow fell
In the foot hills last night
Now it is cloudy and crisp
The sun is bright
I see White-Crowned sparrows
Black birds too
Finches and Hummers
Oops, the dove flew
The clouds on the horizon
Are dark
The clouds above
Are puffy and white
The silhouette
Of the White-tailed Kite I can see
He has a nest
In a nearby tree
The birds have come in
For a meal
The rainy weather
Makes the bird feeder ideal
Will we get
Some more rain
Will it be cold enough
For snow again
Connie Soto
March 25, 2012 ©
Embrace New Possibilities
Audio Poem Click to Listen - What It
Is
Or read the Poem:
What It Is
Hormonal changes occur
During Midlife
How do we stop
The feelings of strife
The metabolism slows
Weight gain causes
The mid section to grow
The hair turns gray and
Wrinkles appear
Loss of strength and stamina
Why did our energy disappear
Do we just resign ourselves
To how it is
Or
Do we reassess and make it better
Than what it is
Previous decisions up to this point
Seemed to be fine
To manage new transition and find meaning
Are all on the line
The truth of aging
Cannot be denied
Appreciation of what you have
Is on your side
Resilience and a positive attitude
Is part of the solution
Seek out the things
That gives meaning and gratification
If you integrate a healthy life style and
Accept the changes
Within your mind
You can embrace new possibilities for the future
Happiness is what you will find
Connie Soto
March 24, 2012 ©
Truly Enjoy Each
Other
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Give
and Take
Or read the Poem:
Give and Take
In any strong relationship
There must be trust, loyalty and respect
Without these qualities
We cannot connect
There needs to be an exploration
Of each other's beliefs and values
It reveals basic principles and virtues
A person's thoughts, needs, hopes and dreams
Is what you will find
The need to understand each other
Is part of human kind
It is important to share
The scars of your past
It can provide empathy and understanding
Which can help a relationship last
How close a relationship grows
Is based on the merit
Of how much one is willing to give and receive
That give and take provides the boundaries
Of what can be achieved
Life cannot be shared
Unless you are accepted
For who you truly are
Each day your journey together
Can go far
Connie Soto
March 17, 2012 ©
A Little Hummer
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Visit Connie's other web site:
http://conniesoto.com
Listen to her poems or read them
In depth through Connie's eyes
A little psychology and human insight
Articles:
Canaries
Canary FAQ's
Canary Breeding FAQ's
How To Band a Baby Canary
Baby Canary Food & Cautions
A Canary Brooder Can Be Quite
Simple
Canary Respiratory
& Mite FAQ's
Basic Finch FAQs
Basic Zebra Finch FAQs
Hummingbird General
FAQ's
Hummingbird Feeding
FAQ's
Warbler FAQ's
Poems for All Occasions:
Gallery
of Greetings & Holiday Poems
Gallery of Poetry &
Photos:
Gallery
One of Poetry & Photos
Gallery
Two of Poetry & Photos
Finches
- Poetry & Photos
Poetry, Photos &
Facts:
Gallery
of Babies - Poetry, Photos & Facts
Parakeet:
The
Parakeet's Visit
Bird Photos:
American
Avocet
The Ring-Billed
Gull & The American Crow
Relationship Poems:
Tender Acts of Kindness
Our Journey Together
Complete Trust
Sending Out Some Clues
What Is A Sister
My Sister, My Friend
Wedding Poems & Photos:
Forever
Treasured, Jennifer & Darren
Carla, A Lovely Bride
Forever Anniversary
Loss, Special Memories,
Judy & Bill
The Father And The
Bride - For Jim
On A Farm - Jeanne & Gary
As You Begin - Barney & Kathy
Wedding Photos:
Jennifer & Greg
Daryl & Mary
Photo Restorations:
Gallery One
Gallery Two
Gallery Three
Gallery Four
Gallery Five
Gallery Six
Gallery Seven
Gallery Eight
Devin's Corner:
Devin - Push Scooters
Devin - Scooter Fun
Grandpa & Devin make a Scooter Ramp
A Little Time with Grandpa
Spending
Time with Grandpa
Devin & Snow - A Little Silkie
Fly the Pirate's Kite
Devin Plays Soccer
Devin Skateboarding
Devin Draws
Marilyn's Corner:
Poem For Eric
- A Salute To You Grandson
Cousin Poem -
Mediocre Would Not Do
Cousin Poem - Remember
When
Dominique's Photo - In Washington
Judy's Corner:
Anniversary
Poem - Love from a daughter
Cousin
Loss Poem By Susie - Angie
Thank-you
to Grandma Poem - By Kristi
Krystyl's Corner:
A Mix of photos
Citizenship
Family Corner:
A Few Generations
A Family Circle
Fun at the Zoo
Family's Corner
Long Ago to Now
All In a Day
Fishing Fun
The Joyce Family Album
Steve's Corner:
Wedding Poem
- Inspired by Renee
Fate
- Inspired by Poem, Tiki Survived
Trust
- Inspired by Poem, I Love The Birds
Poems About Loss:
Life's
Journey Is Not Always Easy
VDee, My Little Canary
Gloster Canary, I Miss
Her Now
A Tribute To Maurice,
A Special Man
Neat Places to Visit:
BirdBreath a light
hearted satire
Let Fred Help You
Find It
Computer
Archaeology
All
things nice From Ireland
Incubators
Tiki's Corner:
Tiki Photos - My Little Canary
Bird
Tiki Poem
- Tiki Is Spoiled
Tiki Poem - William
and Tiki
Hand Trained Canaries
are fun
Tiki does not want to go back into his
cage. A hand trained canary can give
you a lot of joy. They usually have
terrific personalities. As you can see
Tiki is spoiled.
Tiki Fluffs His Feathers After A Bath
Audio click to Listen -
I Guess We Have to Share
Or read the Poem:
I Guess We Have to Share
I am a little canary
My name is Tki
I have two feathered friends
Who I share my time with my human
We all love to spend time
Out of the cage
Hanging out with our human
Is quite the rage
Tweeter lives in the cage next to me
The human has not yet decided
If Tweeter is a he or a she
In the canary world
The human does not always know
If we are a boy or a girl
Only time will let them know
Then there is Tweeky
He is definitely a he
He sings morning noon and night
His song is nothing less than
An awesome melody
The canaries try to get
The priorities of our human
We have to mention finches
Who also gets her attention
Kiva this girl finch
Gets to come out of her cage
She hangs out with our human
As if Finches were all the rage
I guess we have to share
For our humans attention
Even with Vger
The kitty
Who also gets lots of
Her attention
Connie Soto
October 01, 2010 ©
Tiki's Favorite Place After His Bath
Tweeky's Journey:
Tweeky's Photos and Poems
Click to Listen to Tweeky sing
Enjoy wildlife - Wild Bird Poem
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Wild Birds at the Feeder
Or read the Poem:
The Wild Birds at the Feeder
The first chilly morning
Of the season
I expected everyone
To be snuggled up keeping warm
Instead there is activity
All around
The sun was out
Without any signs of a storm
It was almost as if
Chilly equates to energy
The wild birds at the feeder
Were eating breakfast quite happily
The canary's song
Rings loud and clear
All the little birds chattering
Is music to my ears
The Scrub Jay arrives
On the scene
He announces himself loudly
He does not have to scream
The Hummingbirds pay him
No mind
They zoom in and out
It is too early for the sun
To make their feathers iridescent
Or glitter and shine
Even though the nectar feeder
Seats more than three
One at a time eat
As the Hummingbird
Chases the others up in the tree
A little while later
To my surprise
Two Anna Hummingbirds
Ate together
Right before my very eyes
This is not typical
Behavior for them
I feel happy watching
These sweet little gems
Connie Soto
November 12, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Threatening Dark Clouds
Or read the Poem:
The Threatening Dark Clouds
The morning feels a
bit eerie
The rain is only a mist
The threatening dark clouds
Promise much more than this
The Coopers Hawk arrives
He shakes the rain off of his feathers
You can count on him coming by
No matter what the weather
The wild birds
Will not come by
They will wait
Until the hawk leaves
For the sky
Connie Soto
March 20, 2011 ©
Tiny and Full of Love
Hummingbirds fill our hearts with joy!
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Time is of the Essence Too
Or read the Poem:
Time is of the Essence Too
Jewel lost his leg
To a hawk
He had a will
For life
That would not stop
Here he is
In all of his health
On a branch so high
Carefree like nothing else
How do you suppose
That he will do
It all depends
On who will find him
Time is of the essence too
Connie Soto
March 02, 2011 ©
In the Spring Take
a Walk and
Watch for New Baby Birds
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Little
Peeps
Or read the Poem:
Little Peeps
When you see
Baby birds everywhere
You can tell that
Spring is here
Momma gives
The warning sounds
Her babies listen
As they are bound
She feeds the babies
She keeps them warm
She keeps them dry
If it storms
Little peeps
Is what I hear
The peeping stops
When I come near
To raise them right
Is part of her charm
She will keep them safe
From harm
Sometimes the Dad
Helps to feed the young
Watching the babies
Is a lot of fun
Connie Soto
May 20, 2011 ©
Click to Visist House
Sparrow Babies:
The
House Sparrow Babies
A Little Hummer
Who loves to sing
A pair of Great Egrets
A Great Egret in Flight
Very Unusual near Homes
A Golden Eagle makes a visit
White Breasted Nuthatch
A Golden-Crowned Sparrow
Hanging out in the thicket
A Starling fledgling
It looks like it is doing the high step with its food
A Golden-Crown
A Mocking Bird
They really do mimic what they hear
An Unusual Spring Flower
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