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Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

0 posted 2002-06-16 12:52 PM

Canary
By: Noah Eaton
6/10/02

She was strong
She was free
She was happy
As can be
She believed
What she could never see
She was Jesus'
Smiling facsimile

And she flew home
Home to where the heart lies
Figured nothing
Could stop her flight
She was a mystery
Silver behind ebony
She was happy
As can be

Tell me, why do things have to change?
Twenty seconds later and who's left to blame?
For a heart theft of innocence
Is there really a path of least resistance?
Please, can't you see she is crying
Explain this to me
If you feel you have the heart

She wasn't given a warning
Tear stains on the teddy bear
The birdcage door is open wide
But the canary's not singing tonight
Angel and Elvis posters up on the wall
And the birdcage door is open wide
But the canary's not singing tonight

She was naive
But filled with grace
She found solace
In her place
What went wrong?
I cannot say
She was happy
As the day

Tell me, why do things have to change?
Twenty seconds later and who's left to blame?
For a heart theft of innocence
Is there really a path of least resistance?
Please, can't you see she is crying
Explain this to me
If you feel you have the heart

She wasn't given a warning
Tear stains on the teddy bear
The birdcage door is open wide
But the canary's not singing tonight
Angel and Elvis posters up on the wall
And the birdcage door is open wide
But the canary's not singing tonight

Her hearts still beating
But the canary's not singing
Not singing tonight
Her hearts still beating
Her eyes are still gleaming
But the canary's not singing
Not singing tonight

She wasn't given a warning
Tear stains on the teddy bear
The birdcage door is open wide
But the canary's not singing tonight
Angel and Elvis posters up on the wall
And the birdcage door is open wide
But the canary's not singing tonight...

She used to fly
Now she's fallen to the bottom of the birdcage
She used to fly...
Unaware that life has passed her by...

(Sorry to return on a sad note, I was in San Diego for the first three days this past week and when I walked down the downtown part, it was so depressing seeing the homeless and people crying and then when I came home my pet canary Colonel Mustard was dead and it kind of reminded me of that and broke my heart)

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (06-16-2002 04:57 PM).]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2002-06-16 01:14 PM

Ah Noah, I am so sorry about your pet canary!
I have a pet bird also, a budgie, named
Casey, and you can become so attached to pets.

I was really worried about where you could be..
you graduated and then disappeared on me!
I am so happy you're back home here where you belong!
I've missed your beautiful poetry, wonderful replies and smiling face!

~Welcome Home Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

2 posted 2002-06-16 01:17 PM

A cry from the depths of the heart Noah!
Why do things have to change......Too bad it's the way time passes and time and unforseen occurences befall all people.......Some say there's no getting out of this one alive....I don't believe that....JMHO!
Despite all of that it's good to have you back!

elfin_tigress
Member

since 2002-05-15

Posts 101
Someplace

3 posted 2002-06-16 02:41 PM

The effect of the spirit of this peace is quite stunning, especially when I read what it's specifically about. You have a very sweet soul, Noah.

LilTai
Member

since 2002-06-08

Posts 189
United States

4 posted 2002-06-16 04:55 PM

Oh Noah...this brought tears to my eyes

I'm so sorry about your canary...I wish there was something I could do to take away your pain. I'm so sorry

And anytime, seeing anyone in pain, is so difficult...you've been through so much in a short time. Feel better hunny...

And still...a beautiful, heartfelt peice...you are amazing...

Tai

I'm an idealist..I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way =)

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

5 posted 2002-06-16 05:29 PM

Noah I do believe that there is another canary out there looking for a good home...James

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

6 posted 2002-06-16 11:18 PM

'tis is indeed a sadsong ballad, Noah, and
my sincere sympathies on the loss of your pet.
I know, my friend, how close we can get,
to loving our special friends, and vice versa, happily.

Still, a moving and enthralling ballad,
every word ringing with the despair
of the writer.

Sorry again, Noah, for Colonel's passing.....sigh.
tSR

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

7 posted 2002-06-16 11:24 PM

That was sad yet beautiful experssion

Cold hands means a warm heart

Saunni
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 1777
West Virginia

8 posted 2002-06-17 12:59 PM

Oh, Noah, so sorry! I know it's hard! I feel for you.

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

9 posted 2002-06-17 02:23 PM

Noah

There is no stopping death, it takes the things we love sometimes...and that is sad, but just the way of things. I just got a canary for my husband for our 22nd aniversary...his name is Twotwo..he sings so beautifully! I can understand your attachment. Heart hugs for your loss.

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

10 posted 2002-06-18 10:15 AM

enjoyed

Goodknight
Member Elite

since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

11 posted 2002-06-18 10:20 AM

beautiful poetry - sorry for the loss of your pet - your words give flight to the soul of your pet - Paul

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

12 posted 2002-06-18 10:29 AM

A tender and sensitive soul you are Noah, to see the spiritual significance in the images your eyes behold, my sympathies for your loss sweet friend! (((hugs)))

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

13 posted 2002-06-18 12:07 PM

Oh, so sorry about your little canary.
I bet San Diego was fun, before you went downtown anyway. You must email and tell me about the sights you saw, and all about Catalina Island.(I miss it)
Sandra

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

14 posted 2002-06-20 10:40 AM

I'm so sorry about Colonel Mustard... it's so hard to lose someone or something that's brought only joy into our lives.

This is a beautiful, haunting write, M'toe.

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