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The Mynah Birds Cry

I fell asleep beneath the Elm and thus began to dream. Whilst sleeping sound in sleeper’s realm, the Mynah birds did sing, and whispered unto me a spree of many a curious thing – that I should die, but then to rise and reign the world as Queen! I woke from chilly winds and then, I found to my surprise, before me lay a cap and pin; the Mynah birds did cry, a cooing soft from Elm tree tops and tempting me to try the crown of gold and dagger cold that shone before my eyes. I placed the crown upon my head, the dagger through my breast. The loss of life and blood that bled put Mynah birds to rest. Then perched the worst of all the Mynahs stiff atop my chest and thrice it pecked to resurrect a Queen from fallen flesh.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 2/18/2014 7:48:00 PM
An intriguing story ...nicely penned
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Sophia Valentina
Date: 2/18/2014 8:15:00 PM
Thanks for the review!
Date: 2/14/2014 7:09:00 PM
This is an arresting piece of work that I read several times in a vain attempt to absorb all its meanings. It's quite intriguing to probe the many levels imbued in these few verses. Applause!
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Date: 2/11/2014 7:01:00 PM
It's been so long since I've heard and read some of these that I am captivated all over again. I wish you would either post more or send me a bundle to peruse. You know how much I love your work. I am DYING to read "Triple Treats"! "Triple treats I soon consume..."
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Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 2/11/2014 7:13:00 PM
OR "Another Sleepless, Sexless Night"!!!!!!!!!!! I want to read that one SOOOO bad as well. I wish you would get back into it. Writing the way I've been has been so cathartic and good for the Soul. I know it's still in you.
Date: 2/11/2014 1:14:00 AM
Wow! I love it! You've build up the poem very well and articulated the story of the Mynah bird in a way that is captivating and a joy to read. Very well penned!
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Sophia Valentina
Date: 2/11/2014 4:50:00 PM
Thank you, Vicky. So nice to meet you. Checked you out and admire the depth behind your pieces...

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