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Tndeer1
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0 posted 2005-07-06 01:39 AM


“I'll Not Forget You Now”


Through big glass doors, I watched the sun give birth to one more day
My yard completely visible no objects in my way
I sat there with my coffee cup just staring at the view
I started making mental notes of things I had to do

So wrapped up in my daily thoughts I really didn't see
The beauty I was staring at God put in front of me
This quiet time allowed my mind to organize the day
Then suddenly an awful noise had taken them away

Yes something hit the big glass doors so I looked all around
And then I saw this little bird was laying on the ground
I didn't know what I could do but still I had to try
Through tears I kneeled beside the bird and prayed it wouldn't die

I picked it up and held it close to show the bird I cared
I talked and cried while petting it I didn't want it scared
It laid so still inside my hand yet watched each move I made
I prayed for it to fly away but in my hand it stayed

The world had stopped right then and there for just the bird and me
And then the stare of death took place of where life use to be
I held it's body up to God and asked “Why did it die?”
God didn't say a word to me as I yelled at the sky

Then raindrops started coming down I turned around to see
The glass doors that had killed the bird reflected only me
The guilt cut through me like a knife as I stared at that door
I promised then I'd never let this happen anymore

With trembling hands, I found a box and placed the bird inside
I whispered “Please forgive me, I'm so sorry that you died”
I ran inside and got some cloth and taped it to the door
As I kept saying to myself “I'm not worth dying for”

Then suddenly the rain had stopped the moment I was through
God seen it all and with his tears he showed me what to do
It's my fault due to carelessness I should have been aware
If I had put distractions up the bird would know it's there

It's our responsibility or so the Scriptures say
For me, that grave will always be reminding me each day
That sayings true “We just can't see the forest for the trees”
It took a little bird to bring this woman to her knees
Then I asked God to do one thing that only he knew how
To tell my little feathered friend “I'll Not Forget You Now”

© By: Freda H. Babinski
10-1-96


Tndeer1

© Copyright 2005 Freda H. Babinski - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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1 posted 2005-07-06 04:20 AM


oh dear Freda! This is an amazing write! So touching, so detailed...such a loss but a lesson learned too

and I just got all misty-eyed at the ending two lines there.

Awesome write!

LeeJ
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2 posted 2005-07-06 09:14 AM


Magnificant writing

held my attention all the way thorugh, and most enhanced by the understanding between the bird and it's care giver...an unspoken voice rings out between...

Profound, and very much enjoyed.

Sunshine
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3 posted 2005-07-06 01:58 PM


Your heart is THIS big...
and this? Is a

"There's a reason they call God The Creator - he sides with talent."Julia Cameron

Tndeer1
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4 posted 2005-07-06 11:25 PM


AAAAW SHUCKS GUYS, LOL!
That day taught me a great lesson and it's truly one I will never forget and to this day I always keep something on my sliding glass doors so the birds will see.
I'm glad you all liked this one. It's just a simple truth telling us of our responsibilities to all of God's creatures. Thank You and God Bless!



Tndeer1

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5 posted 2005-07-08 03:22 AM


Understanding this.  And need to tell you once again. Welcome. I love your poetic stories. Each one has had meaning. Thank you. martyjo
Tndeer1
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6 posted 2005-07-08 11:23 PM


Thank You and I really do feel welcome here. I'm so glad I found this place with hearts that truly amaze me.
God Bless!

Tndeer1

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7 posted 2005-08-21 11:38 AM


where are you? missing you
Tndeer1
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8 posted 2005-08-21 10:19 PM


Thank You All for the kind words. It's so good to see you posting again Ms. Dixie. I do hope you stick around because your words are always touching to my soul just as the rest of the sweet people here.
God Bless!
Freda

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