Why Doesn't My Bird Sing Anymore?

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Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

0 posted 2002-06-25 09:30 AM

My mommy bought me a songbird,
It's yellow and green and white,
But this morning it wouldn't sing a word,
Something's just not right?

I went to kitchen to tell my mom
"My bird won't sing anymore?"
She said, "Just get dressed or you'll be late,
Pick your clothes up off the floor."

My bird just kind of lays there,
No sound nor chirps or song,
Why doesn't my bird sing anymore?
Maybe dad will know what's wrong.

I went to the den to ask my dad,
He knows most every thing,
"Dad" I said, "That bird I have,
Just lays there and won't sing."

My dad replied, "I'm late for work,
Hand me my case and lunch,
And don't be late for school or else,
And hurry or you'll miss your bus."

Why doesn't my bird sing anymore,
So sweetly like he did back then?
I guess when I get home from school,
I'll just wind it up again!

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2002-06-25 09:33 AM

Yer a doll!

Here ya go:

And Your Bird Can Sing
The Beatles
Lennon/McCartney

You say you've got everything you want
And your bird can sing
But you don't get me
you don't get me

You say you've seen the seven wonders
And you bird is green
But you can't see me
you can't see me

When your prized possessions
start to weigh you down
Look in my direction
I'll be round, I'll be round

When your bird is broken
will it bring you down
You may be awoken
I'll be round, I'll be round

You tell me that you've heard every sound there is
And your bird can swing
But you can't hear me
You can't hear me

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

2 posted 2002-06-25 09:37 AM

This is sad that your parents didn't listen to you, when your little bird didn't sing anymore.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2002-06-25 09:41 AM

This builds such sadness, verse by verse... and then ends with a twist and a grin. *S* Excellent work and delightful read! *S*

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

4 posted 2002-06-25 10:02 AM

You awful thing! You had me going.

Nan

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

5 posted 2002-06-25 10:06 AM

Aw, I think this is cute, a little mean though, since you have us thinking the little guy is dead

Sandra

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-06-25 10:09 AM

Toe,
That's one of the few things you got right.
Have a good one. PS. Subtle, clever.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2002-06-25 08:07 PM

(big hugggssssssss) Oh Toerag, I'm so very sad when you were younger your parents ignored you like that, sweet friend, every child should be warched over and cared for and no one deserves to be lonely ever, my heart goes out to you and I hope they've forgiven you! (sigh) This is so very sad but well said, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Toerag, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

8 posted 2002-06-25 08:14 PM

Toe,
your bird doesn't sing because my canary's got cicles under his eyes.

Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

9 posted 2002-06-25 11:40 PM

Mr.Toe....I just loved the way you wound this poem up with that surprise ending.

~ singing bird hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

darkling
Member

since 2001-08-28

Posts 90
altered state of mind

10 posted 2002-06-26 12:22 PM

i was getting depressed, but the ending cured all that. I loved the twist in the end. thanks very much for writing. keep the ink flowing.

its amazing what one single word can do.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2002-06-26 03:18 PM

Toe

You just tried, but you can't get away from being so darn cute!

my3monkeytoes
Member

since 2002-05-11

Posts 152
In the Carolina Breeze

12 posted 2002-06-26 03:27 PM

You are such a nutcase, Toe. I guess that's why I make sure to read your posts first! Love the laughter.

~Sydney McLean

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