Tuesday, December 27, 2022

I HEARD…

"I heard a bird sing 
In the dark of December
A magical thing
And sweet to remember

We are nearer to Spring 
Than we were in September
I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December."

~Oliver Herford~
1860-1935
"I Heard a Bird Sing"






Oliver Herford (December 2, 1860 to July 5th, 1935) was an Anglo-American writer, artist and illustrator.  He was born in Sheffield, England to Rev. Brooke Herford and Hannah Hankinson Herford.  Oliver's father, Brooke, was a Unitarian minister who moved the family to Chicago in 1876, and to Boston in 1882.  



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34 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildDecember 27, 2022 at 12:15 AM

    And that birds survive, and sing, in the depths of winter is a wonderful example of their resilience.

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  2. AnnDecember 27, 2022 at 4:43 AM

    What a sweet little bird that is. I like the poem as well.

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  3. roentareDecember 27, 2022 at 6:03 AM

    A beautiful sentimental bird photo with such a beautiful poem

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  4. eileeninmdDecember 27, 2022 at 6:26 AM

    Hello,
    Love the cute Titmouse and the poem! Take care, have a great day and week ahead!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 27, 2022 at 1:28 PM

      So glad and much appreciated Eileen, thank you and the same to you :)

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  5. MadSnapperDecember 27, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    we here in Florida here birds sing all year long. cute poem and one I have not heard before

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 27, 2022 at 1:28 PM

      Isn't that wonderful? Happy you enjoyed the poem Sandra :)

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  6. Beatrice P. BoydDecember 27, 2022 at 7:44 AM

    A sweet poem and great choice of photo, Denise.

    Thanks for your holiday blog comments and card. Patrick and myself wish you and Gregg all the best for the coming New Year.🎉

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 27, 2022 at 1:29 PM

      You are very welcome Dorothy, and we do the same to you and Patrick :)

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  7. Jenn JilksDecember 27, 2022 at 7:46 AM

    That is lovely!

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  8. ChristineDecember 27, 2022 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful

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  9. CloudiaDecember 27, 2022 at 3:26 PM

    Thank you, D.

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  10. Red Rose AlleyDecember 27, 2022 at 4:51 PM

    You take the most lovely bird photos, Denise. I visited the creek hoping to see some birds, and only one sweet one came by, but flew away. And a grand bird, maybe an Eagle, up above. I like this December poem, it's delightful.

    Have a bright new year!

    ~Sheri

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 28, 2022 at 6:38 PM

      That's so sweet of you to say so Sheri, thank you :) Your walk to the creek sounded lovely! Sometimes our eyes need to be the camera lens, I have to tell that myself all the time with missed opportunities.

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  11. Lowcarb team memberDecember 27, 2022 at 5:26 PM

    Lovely photograph and a sweet poem.

    Enjoy these last few days of December.

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 28, 2022 at 6:38 PM

      Glad you enjoyed Jan :) and thank you, I would like to wish you the same :)

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  12. Ginny HartzlerDecember 27, 2022 at 6:02 PM

    What a cutie!!

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  13. Ginny HartzlerDecember 27, 2022 at 6:03 PM

    P.S. I loved your Christmas family photo! It is gorgeous!!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 28, 2022 at 6:39 PM

      Sweet of you to say and much appreciated, thanks again Ginny :)

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  14. Carol @Comfort Spring StationDecember 27, 2022 at 6:15 PM

    I love the poem and the idea of birds chirping in cold winter. Beautiful

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 28, 2022 at 6:40 PM

      Thank you Carol, they are lovely sentiments aren't they? :)

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  15. LindaDecember 27, 2022 at 10:59 PM

    Spring sounds good. I can hardly wait

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  16. William KendallDecember 28, 2022 at 8:57 AM

    A cheerful sight.

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  17. JeanieDecember 29, 2022 at 5:58 PM

    A lovely bird and song. I hope your Christmas was happy -- and Happy In-Between Week!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 31, 2022 at 11:48 PM

      Thank you Jeanie, I wish you the best of everything :) Happy New Year!

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