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Tiny Sacrifice
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Tiny Sacrifice |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 Stinging air still catches my every breath. A feeling so long craved, now satisfied. In morning's precious silence and solitude, I begin my search where nature so cleverly Hides her precious footsteps away. Marvelous wintered walks of coons, cats, Rabbits, bears, or other beasts that soon Melt into this bespangled gelid icy lace, Too early to be warmed by any reluctant sun. In an eye’s wink, a tiny bird flies overhead Dropping a dollop on my shoulder. She knew her actions would catch my eye. Softly landing on a single branch. A tiny chickadee, all alone and lost. She seems to rest on a path going nowhere. Ah, now I see she was offering Me her tiny sacrifice, perhaps her prayer? She and I both know all too soon Wild cats with empty domestic bellies Come scavenging the crumbs of the weary. In this silent solitude, no song. Her neck curves in surrender under a wing. Perhaps sleep entices her body To forget her shiver long enough to pray, Thereby giving her eternal peace? Tears of sadness blur partially closed eyes Guarded by sticking lashes iced in grief. Like this tiny bird suspended in time, I feel myself counting pauses of breath Inside feeling the tick and tock of Murmurs of my mind that soon Will turn to a deadly tomb of ice. A blanket of softest white begins to fall, Covering a once tiny joyful sound of life. Through tears I place this downy sorrow Inside the pocket closest to my heart. In my naturally unbalanced kitchen Where breath is dry, but always so alive, A tiny bird has again taken flight. Dipping to pick up a muffin crumbs, Or sip from an angel serenity fountain Filled with life's sustenance. Warming rays entice her to a sill At the window of recollection. In excitement she hurries Her tiny wee wings in such a flutter Along the edges of a nearby mirror. I smile in the knowing that we both wait For the warm winter sun's touch To lick the frost away from our bones, Melting the bars of our cage to freedom. Soon an unlatched window will be her path. I wonder if she will remember me? For she danced on my hand While I felt the shiver of her life Reverberating within my very soul. That day her tiny sacrifice Left its footprint on my heart.  ~*~ This one is dedicated to the very best Daugther-In-Love in the entire universe. Brenda is the original "Snow White," or at least I like to think so. ~*~ Carpe' Diem [This message has been edited by Mysteria (01-10-2005 04:57 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A friend in hand...  Love this lovely slice of life... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
and it is in that that we and all are connected....part of a master plan, above our percepttion Sharon, this was stunning....and the bird sitting on your fingers... what a heart you must have, that the animals trust you...they just seem to know.... Lovely |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! Oh what a wonderful poem...I too await the spring when my open window will again invite the Bluebirds and Canaries to visit and sing to me...They love to fly around my head as I sit at the computer to write...you capture it all so well...your heart will surely be remembered by your little friends...I absolutely love this poem...*hugs* |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Sharon ... what a wonder Mother Nature is and how delightful that she sent a tiny chickadee to visit and rest on your hand. I loved the poem. You are a magnificent writer. hugs and smiles, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Neat! Enjoyed the illustrative story. JL |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I wanted to write something for Brenda, my daughter-in-love, and seeing she loves the birds so much, I felt this one should naturally belong to her. Her own touch is as soft as the feathers of a chickadee, and her hearts sings a song of joy just as uplifting each and every day. We are so blessed this family. Thank you for reading. Tell someone you know how special they are today too perhaps? |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Hey that "dollop" is supposed to be good luck in many cultures. This reminded me of a Pittsburgh winter when a "we" kept a pair of cardinals fed outside our apartment window. The pictures are way cool. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Richard, I heard strange customs about animal unine of late too, doesn't mean I want to try it! I saw my very first cardinal in Cape Cod, and am still in awe of those birds. LOL, good to see you here, and thanks for sharing. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh dear Sharon...this is such a lovely! I'm sure Brenda will love it and must think you are the best Mother-in-Love there ever was! Hugs~to you both.  In the midst of winter, |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
you make me smile... this is so soft and so full of love...even before I got to the Brenda part.  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
You are very special Sharon...I hope you know that. This is simply divine. hugs, Chris ~The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze~ |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You can tell this poem was written from your heart - it's gentle and loving...as YOU are! And a very nice tribute to Brenda..so... YOU are special (you told me to do it!) |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Enjoyed this - the bird is cute!  ~Alli~ Happy 2005! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sharon, You are comming close to the girl of my dreams. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Sharon,  This is such a sweet and heart-touching poem. I know that your sweet Brenda will love it, too. She is also lucky, you know....to have you as her Mother-in-law. Hugs, Ethel Psssssttt!!! Do you know what else? YOU are very special, sweet Sharon. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon I love birds too...this was so lovely and touched me very much! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sharon, I love this one! What a wonderful gift for your daughter-in-loved!  ...jo |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I envy you....chicadee is just about my favorite bird, but I've never been lucky enough to befriend one..... This poem says as much about the writer as about the subject....both beautiful. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You are all so darn nice to put up with my scribbles. I am so fortunate in my lifetime to have a wonderful family and friends, and truly wish the same blessings on everyone. I treasure both, and keep you all close to my heart. Now as for Sy, coming close you say? Now here I thought I was the girl of your dreams. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
The best love poem I have read in months, and I read a lot of poetry... It is heartfelt words such as these that restore my faith in humanity when it starts to be lost... Thank you Sharon. ___________ice/ford ><> |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ford, there are all kinds of love isn't there? We as a human race, just have to be more in tune with how to share it and all will be well. Thanks for the read, and the compliment, it is appreciated. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Awwwwwwww ... well you know I love this don't you? From the adorable pictures, through to the beautiful words. What a lovely and endearing poem Sharon.  That looks like a little Black-Capped Chickadee from what I can tell. Their range covers Alaska, Canada and the northern half of the U.S. We've got quite a few here, and I just adore them. Their little song is so cute ... chick-a-dee-dee-dee. We just changed out our feeder about a half an hour ago this morning, from a smaller one to a bigger one, and it looks very different. The birds are all hovering through the apple tree and doing fly-bys, trying to get the courage up to try out the new feeder. I've been outside watching them, and the chickadees keep coming close, but none are yet brave enough to land and try it. I'll bet one of the little nuthatches will be the first, lol. Loved this, truly!  Best wishes and big hugs, /Kit |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Beautiful Sharon!! "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Both photographs and poem are absolutely beautiful! *S* |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Yes that wee man is a chickadee, and there are tons in the pine tree next door to me. The poor things are really having trouble finding food in all this snow here. Every single morning I have a entire assembly of all kinds of birds waiting on the school fence for me to show up with their breakfast of bagels, breadcrumbs, cereal, crackers, apples, and whatever else I can scrounge up for them to eat. DARN Seagulls try to grab it all as do the crows, but now I make it all smaller so some is left behind for the wee folk. Hope everyone is remembering to feed them? Poor things! They will find anything you drop if they can see it. The radio is suggesting everyone feed them in some fashion but the darn bears here are all confused, and haven't gone to hibernate. Believe it or not, they are up in trees trying to eat out of birdfeeders,so it is a catch-22 thing going on here, LOL. Oh, sorry rambling on here, thanks for visiting and reading this one. |
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