A night of freezing rain

Ice spots on rails and deck

With peanut bag in hand

With careful steps I trek

Nuts placed on ice free rail

But bird friends miss my clue

Land on the rails with ice

Feet slip, wings flap adieu

Off to a nearby tree

Eyes check each rail with care

Fly to dry rail with nuts

Skip ice rails that are bare

Slip scene plays out again

I sit inside and watch

'Til sun melts all the ice

And ends slippery hopscotch

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