“Without craftsmanship,
inspiration is a mere reed
shaken in the wind.”
— Johannes Brahms
construction delayed
lumber and hardware shortage
nest of twigs will do
*. *. *
Using pliable shoots for structural engineering, parent-to-be sparrow is ready to proceed with nest construction. Only thing missing is the hardhat • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Construction” haiku by Mary O’Connor
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