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Weekly Contest #97
Frank Barbera watched the sparrow dip its tiny legs into the ceramic bird bath he had in his back yard. It bathed its wings and frolicked nonchalantly. Some more sparrows came to join it. He felt the wind brush against his face but the sudden change in weather did not deter the sparrows. They stayed, content in their surroundings and enjoyed each other’s company. The last of the sun had disappeared behind the heavy clouds which had rolled over, covering a patchy sky. A crow swooped in from nowhere and landed on the edge of the bird bath...
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