Ode to a Mockingbird

"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. ... That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." From: To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

Dear Mockingbird in our Backyard,

If you are reading this (and I hope that you are), I implore you to kindly wait to sing your sweet and mel(odious) refrain until it is actually daylight. Yes, I know dear bird, I have been confused lately too. It does appear that night is as bright as day due to our ever so conscientious neighbor's fog lights as I like to call them. The lights on the side of her house are suspiciously akin to lights one would find on a freight ship at sea in the dead of night.

Serenity now!!! I have been quietly pleading at times when said lights have illuminated my bedroom to the point of absurdity. Just when I believe that I can get used to the idea of sleeping in a light-drenched room, you feel the need to vent your frustrations as well. I understand that you have not been able to achieve a dream-filled slumber either, but in the name of all that is holy!!, please remember your loving friends at 2144.

Otherwise, I just may resort to extreme measures. With Harper Lee's words of wisdom aside, a well-aimed rock propelled in your direction during one of your tuning sessions(that may or may not be considered an accident), would subsequently be used to shatter the lights on the side of our neighbor's house. Kill two birds with one stone, as I always like to say.

Please don't be offended! I only meant that perhaps it would be best for us both if you considered finding a new home. What about an oak tree, or perhaps a locust tree? They are lovely this time of year, I hear. Or how about a dogwood or magnolia? I suppose any flowering tree really. As long as the flowers can properly frame your exquisite silhouette in all of your majestic might and glory. Was that too much? It's just that a bird of your stature and repute can ill-afford to be seen in any of the shabby trees we have to offer in our backyard. As your slavishly devoted friend, I have only your best interests at heart. Honest.

It is time for me to go now. I bid you adieu, and hopefully(VERY)soon, you will have found a home that befits your eminence and prestige.

A Helpful Friend Always,

Katie