Red Birds In The Snow (repost for the (((holidays))))

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Open Poetry #41

Red Birds In The Snow (repost for the (((holidays))))

XOx Uriah xOX
Senior Member

since 2006-02-11

Posts 1403
Virginia

0 posted 2007-12-24 04:59 PM

When his life got wrecked
there was no crash
No screeching tires
No broken glass
Just muffled tears
only his heart could hear.
Most don't walk too close
to his shattered dreams.
They're frightened by
his tattered seams.
They will not spare a dime
or lend an ear.

But, their little acts of kindness
make the world a better place.
They always bring the dog in
when its cold.
They tote the barge
and lift the bales
to plant a tree
and save the whales.
Those little selfless acts soothe their soul.
I know
I've seen them feeding red birds in the snow.

They feel the pavement
beneath their feet
But somehow never
touch "the street".
Their Spirit Guides
don't hover that far down.
They feed the squirrels
and adopt a pet.
Take a stray pup
to the vet
and at Christmas
drop a quarter on the ground.

Tis the Season...
Love in the air...
Little acts that show they care.
The coat he got last year
is thin and torn.
Its kind and sweet
The gifts they give
But he has to eat
He has to live
eleven months
before New Hope is born.

Peace on Earth
Good Will to Man
Will finally come around again.
Baby Jesus will live within their hearts.
It's a crying shame
that he's so prone
to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
He'll disappear
before the New Year starts.

But, their little acts of kindness
make the world a better place.
They always bring the dog in
when its cold.
They tote the barge
and lift the bales
to plant a tree
and save the whales.
Those little selfless acts soothe their soul.
I know
I've seen them feeding red birds in the snow.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2007-12-24 05:20 PM

Beautiful poem, sad and so very true. Wish you peace and joy for the coming year. Hang in there Uriah, perhaps those red birds will bring you luck. I hope so.
Ida

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

2 posted 2007-12-25 04:51 PM

"Peace on Earth
Good Will to Man
Will finally come around again.
Baby Jesus will live within their hearts.
It's a crying shame
that he's so prone
to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
He'll disappear
before the New Year starts."
Powerful message here, Uriah.
Good to read your thoughts again.
Peaceful holidays to you.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2007-12-25 06:01 PM

You are so right, there are too many terrible situations to be solved by the little momentaneous acts of kindness, but they still help soothe the suffering a little. But greater courageous actions are needed to grant everybody a dignified life.

Sigh! May all the hearts know the joy of love, in the spirit of today.

Beautiful poem.

Love,
Margherita

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