This track, featuring Bette Midler’s reading of Andrea Potos’s poem can be found on For the Birds: The Birdsong Project Vol. V.
“In this animated collage, inspired by Andrea Potos’s “For the Robin on My Porch” and Bette Midler’s introspective narration, I explore the transient nature of life symbolized by clouds, emphasizing change and impermanence. The porch serves as a metaphorical stage, and the nest, crafted from decorative paper scraps, embodies the cyclical dance of creation and decay. By incorporating a tangible ribbon, echoing Andrea’s daughter’s “Pale Blue Ribbon,” I invite viewers to reflect on the weight of symbols and memories, celebrating the profound beauty found in life’s fleeting moments.” -Rick Midler
“For the Robin on My Porch” written by Andrea Potos
Read by Bette Midler
Art and Direction by Rick Midler
Animation by Marlie Décopain-Lake
Collage elements photographed by Eric Vogel
Curated for the National Audubon Society by Rebecca Reagan