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A Message of Love

Down in the islands

Where the trade winds blow

A little birdie sat on a fishing boat

Whistling away…

As the morning sun displayed


So I stopped for a moment

And looked around

Waves were rushing ashore, to a calypso sound

And this birdie just won’t stop…

Why is he whistling so much?


And as I listened to this black bird

It became clear to me...

This is what …

He was telling me


"Not to worry 'bout a thing

For what good does it bring

When everything goes wrong...


Stand up and be strong...


Let your worries blow away

And get on with the day"


Whistles from heaven above... A message of love




Here's a Haiku for display:


                                      Do but don't worry

                                    Act but not in a hurry

                                   Patience saves the day

Copyright © Arturo Michael | Year Posted 2019

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Adeshina Aladeshawe Date: 8/2/2019 6:33:00 AM Very lovely poem! speaks to me for one. Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/10/2019 5:15:00 PM Hello Arturo Micheal,good advice from a bird. have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/6/2019 5:15:00 AM There is nothing as wonderful as "whistles from heaven" . Nicely built, a story, and a poem. Thank you! Login to Reply Arturo Michael Date: 7/6/2019 6:28:00 AM Yes, actually I began writing stories for children... I thought poetry might help me keep the story interesting since kids don't have time to waste...Thank you my friend

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/6/2019 1:39:00 AM Nothing we do will change what is meant to happen, our lives are governed by a Higher Deighty and he chooses the course of our life - of course he did give us logic so we can to some extent use it! Worries make us sick, so lets look at solutions. Love this poem and your birdie, a message from above. Great write Arturo. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Arturo Michael Date: 7/6/2019 6:25:00 AM Thank you Jennifer...love your spirit...

Lady Labyrinth Date: 7/5/2019 10:15:00 PM ...go with the FLOW. lovin' the bird over ocean. Login to Reply Arturo Michael Date: 7/6/2019 6:23:00 AM I'm going...You see I'm listening to birdies now

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/5/2019 6:07:00 PM Just love it, my friend. Tweet, tweet!! :) gw Login to Reply Arturo Michael Date: 7/5/2019 7:13:00 PM Tweet tweet tweet...If I was a birdie I would fly away....

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/5/2019 9:38:00 AM Brings to mind the “Don’t Worry Be Happy” song. Login to Reply Arturo Michael Date: 7/5/2019 9:48:00 AM The same sort of feel I guess...A Caribbean style...

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/5/2019 6:29:00 AM Enjoyed reading your work this one.. The black bird had a good message for you. Thanks for stopping by my page. Sara Login to Reply Arturo Michael Date: 7/5/2019 9:03:00 AM Thanks for stopping by Sara...

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/5/2019 4:40:00 AM I think y our birdie gave you a very positive message. We should all listen to God's minstrel of truth. Sending hugs Arturo. xo Login to Reply Arturo Michael Date: 7/5/2019 4:47:00 AM Thank you Pixie.... A lovely day to you...