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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2011-06-13 11:37 AM

A bird outside my window
Solid black except for a jagged red slash
Across its breast
Chirping away
The sound so melodious
I stopped what I was doing
Gave it my full attention
Silly me
I began to hear more than just the tweeting
Can the dead come back
Touch our lives
In the form of a songbird
A beautiful sunset
That seems to be just for you
Or sometimes when all is silent
The air is still
You are deep in concentration
An almost violent shift
In the silence
Perks up your ears and you look around
Shake your head
Smile ruefully'
Go on about your business
Sometimes that sudden shift of silence
Will not leave your mind
Can the dead come back
I'm beginning to think so
I think Nanette
On occasion
Has reached out
This morning
For instance
With a lovely melody
From a beautiful songbird

©June 13, 2011 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~ Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others. ~

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

1 posted 2011-06-13 11:54 AM

Yes, oh yes. I know that either the beautiful little bird passed on Nanette's message or was Nanette in another form. Beautiful sensitive poem, Jerry. I am sure she has spoken to you before you opened yourself up to hearing her. Now that you have, I am sure you will recognise her more often.

Owl

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2011-06-13 12:19 PM

You are correct on all accounts, Owl. What a wise bird you are.

~ Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others. ~

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

3 posted 2011-06-14 04:58 AM

The redwing has voice
It sings of impermenance
Life forms changing shape

Your poem brings many thoughts to the surface, Jerry.. In it are the answers everyone asks, one time or another in their life,....Why are we here, and why are some of us not? Perhaps the Redwing knows?

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2011-06-14 06:45 AM

They are around us in a dimension we can't usually see, but I too believe they manifest in different forms sometimes to get our loving attention. I always think of my beloved Mother when I see a butterfly coming close to me as if it was a close encounter of souls.

Most beautiful, this experience with the Nanette-little birdie presence, dear Jerry.

Love,
Margherita

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

5 posted 2011-06-14 06:56 AM

Ice, it has only been since I have developed a severe case of "getting old" that I'm beginning to wonder. That and those close to me have passed on, making me wonder even more. Maybe the Redwing knows after all.

Yes, Margherita , it was a pleasing experience with the bird and Nanette's presence. A VERY pleasing one.

~ Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

6 posted 2011-06-14 10:52 AM

I believe when we remember anyone we loved who has passed, they are with us. You are never really alone Jerry.
Lori

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

7 posted 2011-06-14 11:09 AM

Appreciate your input, Lori, always. I know you are right, it has just taken me longer to understand that fact that it has others.

~ Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others. ~

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