A vision of persistence hops across the pavement, it's determination and perseverance apparent in every movement. Pecking and pulling with a dogged strength of purpose, it's reward is fleeting and must be repeated with resolve and purpose. Seeing it's endurance and stamina brings to mind the human condition. We must never give up. Obstinacy rules the day. Peck, peck, peck away with the stubbornness of a splinter in the finger, the obstinacy of a desirous child for candy, the resolution of a persistent Preacher in the pulpit. Intransigence pervades its' constitution. There is no stopping the insistent pecking, searching, finding the minute morsel of worm. The end game is so delicious and sweet, endurance is the only option. Steadfastly listening out its' prey, feathers unruffled, red breast puffed in accomplishment, beak full of booty buried in leaves, soil and grass, it basks in it's glory. Lunch in Pittsylvania County, a virtual cornucopia of nature, nurture and determination. Listening and learning, step by step, the goal is met.
Tenaciousness grows wings.
Tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly.
