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she flew into the face of danger |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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she was in middle of the road morning temperatures already unseasonably hot cars whizzed by fast, too fast driven by people who didn’t want to go where they were going music loud, National Public Radio blaring, Rick and Bubba confronting. and she was in the middle of the road. sandwiched by four lanes of drivers swilling lattes, bagels clenched in one fist, steering wheel in the other eyes riveted forward, not noticing the small robin flinching unable to fly or move maybe others saw her, i doubled back, stealing the bus stop nesting her under a blanket, we trusted each other, as i moved her from the road, to the grass, under a tall spruce tree, in the quiet of the shade food was still clutched in her beak for nestlings who waited and maybe worried as i did all day until i, once again, stole the bus stop walked off the road into the grass and looked under the spruce tree she was gone - Alison |
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OldPoet Member
since 2009-06-30
Posts 112The Left Coast |
Talk about believers! Oh Alison dear, you have no idea. Can you follow this link? Let me know please. But before I paste it let me compliment you on your rescue and the poetic way you have recounted it. Birds, birds, and more birds. http://www.naturesbestphotography.com/contest2/audubon/entry_upload.php?rcode=W4pMiLwdb8Au9YFNRZNtrou1NgZiHjV7 |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, new Old Poet friend. The link said the site was unavailable. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment. Alison |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A lady of my own heartbeat! Thank you, Ali, for your kind actions. We are kindred spirits in more ways than one! |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
awwwww!!! Alison, you are my hero!  that was wonderful!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ali Girl, robins will be singing more sweetly for you each spring! ~ You cared for one of their own!  Loveya! Linda  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, Kacy, SEA & Linda. I couldn't stop thinking about her last night, so just jotted down the poem. Maybe someday someone will see a bird in the road and realize that they might only be stunned. Perhaps, they will stop and help it out. Anyway, it was just the right thing to do. I love you guys. A |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You were this robin's Angel, dear Alison. You took a great risk yourself to save him, but this little birdy heart will spread his wings in deep gratitude ... So lovely. You rendered this event very vividly. Love, Margherita  |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
but but but...now we will never know why the chicken crosssed the road...you stopped her in the middle?..hey save a bird, eat a cat!! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello Alison. The poem unveils a sizzling story and a touching moment...Some see, some don't, always same story...Thanks for the poem. yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Tears of happiness, Alison. When I saw this title, I knew it was about the robin you told me about in the email, and I opened it in fear and trembling, but fortunately the news was good. Usually birds are stunned for about 30 minutes, or in my garden anyway, when one very occasionally flies up against a closed window. Because there are no dangers here - but could be a sparrow hawk or cat, though there hasn't been in these incidences so far - I leave them be, so as not to frighten them further (but watch carefully as they recover, ready to frighten off any bird of prey or cat who may appear while they are recovering), but I am so glad you lifted the darling little robin to safety because I fear what may have happened to him/her if you hadn't. I know that he/she will have felt and understood the love and care with which you did so, and will have loved you back with a gratitude that only a darling little bird can feel and I know that you will be blessed for your wonderful, compassionate act. Thank you, and I am glad the news was good. Beautiful poem, too. Owl |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
~alison... i would get in a wreck trying to swerve past a squirrel, so i relate, girl... i also say a prayer under my breath for roadkill...  shel |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Alison, This reminds me of two kids I saw last year while I was walking the dog. They were carrying a pigeon with a broken wing home. They were going to take care of it. I just hope their Mom let them keep the pigeon. I’m sure she did. Moms around here are good that way. Love Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You sound like me, Alison. Anything that needs help around here finds it's way to my house or to my daughter's around the corner. She is currently caring for 5 abandoned kittens. Ida |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
I saved a baby ovenbird in my yard the other day. He was cute. His parents yelled at me though, they got back with some caterpillars just as I was climbing the tree with him. Thirty bits of glass had become my teeth, |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Awwww, you sound just like me. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
this is such a tender story of compassion...nice job of writing...truly brought the reader along for your journey |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ali-girl.. so precious a gifting.. xxRDBxx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You know, each reply is so special to me - normally, I respond individually, but this time. Well, this time it's about the robin. I love that you all 'got' this piece. She was on my mind that night when I wrote this - and I wanted you all to see her. I hope you did. Love, Alison |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
You are a wonderful kind hearted person my dear friend, oh if there were only more people like you in the world today we would all be better off. Well done and well written, love to you my dear. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, my Lindsay friend. I have been hoping that you are well and have missed you. xxoxoxo Alison |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Alison, Shame on you! You almost had me crying! The tears were already welling in my eyes, and then, I read the ending! YEA! Way-to-go, Miss Birdie! Great read, Young Lady! misce' |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, yes, I did, I did see her. And yes, it is all about her, the precious little robin. Thank you for being Alison. Owl and the little robin. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
I loved this Alison, it is the small things like that which path our road to heaven I think, a beautiful and uplifting event, thank you for sharing it. Rick |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Your real life storytelling style fits you well Alison. I was along with you by the bus stop. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Allison, you always lighten up these pages... If she flew into danger, she knows just how exactly she will turn to the right direction. ARCTIC WIND |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yanno... *S* There are times when I could just hug you. *S* And thank you. *S* Beautiful tale from a compassionate heart! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I have been touched by each response to this poem. Thank you all for understanding as deeply as you do. Hugs to all of you, Alison |
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