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Ratleader

Member Rara Avis

since 2003-01-23

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0 posted 2006-03-24 10:26 PM

A bird is just
an angel in a shawl;
some walk when
flying will not do.

Now her mate calls,
he calls all through
the long dark days.

Where do the birds go
when they fall?

emeralddreamer
Junior Member

since 2006-03-24

Posts 27
PA, United States

1 posted 2006-03-24 10:35 PM

I don't know where they go,
I assume somewhere beautifully serene...

This is a truly, most enjoyable piece
for me to read tonight...

Just what I needed.

Thank you,
Josette

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2006-03-25 02:29 AM

Ed...I know the heart that wrote this. It is so sad to listen to a bird calling when you understand the reasons. She may just be sitting somewhere safe on some eggs. I hope so! Thank you for this.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2006-03-25 07:41 AM

Hugging you for this...

WindWalker
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since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

4 posted 2006-03-25 11:55 AM

I agree, it is so sad to listen to a bird calling when you understand the reason. I really like this poem!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

5 posted 2006-03-25 12:00 PM

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2006-03-26 12:17 PM

Ed, this is such a beautiful poem, with a hint
of sadness. It shows what a compassionate heart you have.

I hope the little birds that fall are okay.
Hugs,
Ethel

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

7 posted 2006-03-26 10:41 AM

I know where they go. God could not have created such wonderful creatures without making them happy in Heaven when they fall. I know my horse is in Heaven too. He had/has more soul and more goodness and kindness and love than any human I know and he had/has an absolute lack of anything bad.

Warm reassurances

- Owl

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

8 posted 2006-03-26 02:23 PM

Even knowing I have nothing in common with angels, I was drawn in by the lovely image your title gives.
And as I read, I realized my mistake... for I know falling... and I certainly know lonely... and cries that bring no answer.
This poignant write touches deeply... it's superb!

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