I have a resident guest . It's a black plumed tiny little bird with a scarlet beak.Every evening,just when it's time for the sun to go home,this tiny little bird turns towards my home.She has made a home for herself in a little corner of my terrace.I feel,there is an invisible bond between us.She flies in precisely at that point of time when I step on to the terrace to water my plants.
The first day,make it evening, when we met,she was not too sure of me.She had held my gaze for quite a while.She must have even contemplated taking off because she had skipped away a little and even stretched her wings a bit.That had galvanised me into action and I beat a hasty retreat,just so she would not be disturbed by my presence.For some unknown reason,I desperately wished that she would not leave.I have no idea if she had stayed there that night ,for there had been no sign of any poop or stray plumes.
Next evening,I stepped on to the terrace hoping against hope that I would find her there.But,there was no sign of her.Yes,I felt a little sad.I wondered if she had found a better shelter for herself.Just then I heard a soft flutter over my head.I looked up,there she was,her tiny wings cleaving the air !My eyes followed her descent on the terrace.She looked straight at me, as if daring me to shoo her away.When nothing of that sort happened,she hopped away to the farthest corner, out of my sight.I didn't pursue her, for obvious reasons.
Yes,she has made herself quite comfortable in that little corner.I notice, a little nest is also in the process of being made.Maybe she is planning a little family! However,the best part is she's taken a liking to me (this bit is based on pure assumption).Now,my presence doesn't bother her anymore. Every evening,when we meet,she casts me a cursory glance and hops over to her chosen corner. She doesn't mind me standing there and watching her settle down for the night.I can't help feeling the joy of having earned the trust of a little creature that is solely dependent on its instincts for its safety.It never fails to bring a smile to my lips.
It's been a fortnight,since she has been gracing my terrace,but I am yet to see her tuck her head into her wings.Maybe,she waits for me to wish her good night!I always see her eyes following me even as I step away to leave the terrace.Just before switching the light off,I mouth her a good night and I believe that she too wishes me the same . It's such a warm feeling!
Chandni
The first day,make it evening, when we met,she was not too sure of me.She had held my gaze for quite a while.She must have even contemplated taking off because she had skipped away a little and even stretched her wings a bit.That had galvanised me into action and I beat a hasty retreat,just so she would not be disturbed by my presence.For some unknown reason,I desperately wished that she would not leave.I have no idea if she had stayed there that night ,for there had been no sign of any poop or stray plumes.
Next evening,I stepped on to the terrace hoping against hope that I would find her there.But,there was no sign of her.Yes,I felt a little sad.I wondered if she had found a better shelter for herself.Just then I heard a soft flutter over my head.I looked up,there she was,her tiny wings cleaving the air !My eyes followed her descent on the terrace.She looked straight at me, as if daring me to shoo her away.When nothing of that sort happened,she hopped away to the farthest corner, out of my sight.I didn't pursue her, for obvious reasons.
Yes,she has made herself quite comfortable in that little corner.I notice, a little nest is also in the process of being made.Maybe she is planning a little family! However,the best part is she's taken a liking to me (this bit is based on pure assumption).Now,my presence doesn't bother her anymore. Every evening,when we meet,she casts me a cursory glance and hops over to her chosen corner. She doesn't mind me standing there and watching her settle down for the night.I can't help feeling the joy of having earned the trust of a little creature that is solely dependent on its instincts for its safety.It never fails to bring a smile to my lips.
It's been a fortnight,since she has been gracing my terrace,but I am yet to see her tuck her head into her wings.Maybe,she waits for me to wish her good night!I always see her eyes following me even as I step away to leave the terrace.Just before switching the light off,I mouth her a good night and I believe that she too wishes me the same . It's such a warm feeling!
Chandni
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