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Prasad Nataraj
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0 posted 2008-06-02 02:44 AM


Well..ten years back we could see sparrows everywhere is Bangalore..these days i can rarely spot one.. wonder what happened to them..

I sat in my balcony alone,
Weird thoughts in my head had flown,
Had few grains in my closed hand,
Far away could hear sounds of the Sparrow band.

Sitting in my balcony under the sun,
Started to throw the grains one by one,
Towards the grains they made a quick run,
Seeing them peck the grains was fun.

Sitting in my balcony I saw them built their nest,
With cotton, wool, straw and the rest,
Sitting in my balcony saw them built the nest,
I wondered if that small space was enough to rest.

Years passed by, I sat in my balcony alone,
The Sparrows had gone, their nest were blown,
Had few grains in my closed hand,
Couldn’t hear any sound of the Sparrow band.

Wondered if I could see a Sparrow,
Heard the scientists say chances were narrow,
Why can’t man give back nature what he borrowed?
Come back to me, Oh my dear Sparrow!
Peck away all the grains of sorrow.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

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Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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1 posted 2008-06-02 02:46 AM


Prasad... this is very lovely... I have sparrows in my back courtyard - you are welcome to come visit them    RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

A Romantic Heart
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2 posted 2008-06-02 03:29 AM


Sparrows are blessings....to me they are Gods messengers...

Enjoyed your poem!

sparrows

sparrows

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW AND I KNOW HE WATCHES ME...

Prasad Nataraj
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3 posted 2008-06-02 03:57 AM


Hi RDB, thanks for those kind comments. I really wish I could see the sparrows again.
Romantic Heart, thanks for this wonderful picture. I love it.

Margherita
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4 posted 2008-06-02 05:03 AM


Oh, there is such depth and sweet longing in this poem. I love this very much, it's totally after my heart. I too miss the sparrows, there are newcomers in the town, like ravens and seagulls, but less sparrows. I love their liveliness. We have swallows and blackbirds too. I love them all.

Welcome to Pip!

Love,
Margherita


Prasad Nataraj
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5 posted 2008-06-02 07:54 AM


Thanks for this beautiful picture Margherita and thanks for your kind words.
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6 posted 2008-06-02 09:37 AM


Global climate changes are disrupting centuries old bird migratory patterns, re-locating suitable habitats, as well as changing all flora/fauna balances. These may be part of the scenario affecting your sparrows, if some virus, bacterial, or other environmental pollution problem have not been primary causal forces. I'm also wondering about habitat devastation in breeding/nesting areas caused by tsunamis and other 'natural' disasters.
The sparrow is a friendly common visitor to many areas here in the US. I hope s(he) returns to your beloved homeland again!
Thank you, for sharing your heartfelt concern for Gaia's feathered friends!

http://www.birdlife.org/index.html

Prasad Nataraj
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7 posted 2008-06-04 02:24 AM


Thanks Midnitesun, I hope for the same.
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8 posted 2008-06-06 11:37 PM


This poem reflects the sadness I feel when I realize that animals and birds are not as plentiful in my area, or just are no longer there at all.  

Good writing, Prasad.

Alison

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9 posted 2008-06-07 04:07 AM


I agree with Alison and I feel the same sadness knowing how our world is changing and not for the better. Thank you for drawing attention to the sparrows.
                                    iDA
          

Prasad Nataraj
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10 posted 2008-06-07 03:21 PM


Alison thanks for your kind words.
Thanks Ida, I am glad you liked my poem.
Appreciate it.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

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