And a Nightingale Sings

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It's another lonely night shared with the glowing moon, while listening to a Nightingale continuously sing a sad tune. What has a songbird to be so sullen about? Does it trill in anger? Is its heart filled with doubt? Some birds mate for life, while all others they spurn. That is a wise lesson all humans should learn. Are birds more capable of being loyal to love? There's a reason the symbol of love is portrayed by a dove. People are much too fickle when they smile and say, "I love you so very much," when it's just a game they play. 8/23/2016

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/29/2016 1:56:00 AM

Such a profound message and much needed in today's times:) All of Nature teaches us so much, if only we would listen:) enjoyed:)

Lin Lane
Date: 12/17/2018 5:02:00 AM

Checking a few of my older writes and saw your lovely comments, Jo. Thank you.

John Hamilton

Date: 8/24/2016 10:12:00 AM

Very true Lin, people are too fickle, when we were in Patagonia we saw penguins, they also mate for life, so loyal, my wife's favourite bird, enjoyed the read, always with a life lesson, makes it more meaningful. Thanks for posting this beauty.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/24/2016 2:04:00 PM

Thank you, John. Sometimes reality stinks, but this one was just a fiction piece for me. I was loved, which makes losing it all the more painful. Your comments are always encouraging.

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/23/2016 9:37:00 PM

Such a beautiful write my lady...you grace us with your pen...god bless...^WW^

Lin Lane
Date: 8/24/2016 2:02:00 PM

Hello my Winged Knight. Thank you for such sweet comments.

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/23/2016 7:39:00 PM

So nice to see your words again. I've been missing them...

Lin Lane
Date: 8/24/2016 2:01:00 PM

Thank you, dear Charlie. I've been reading you, just not commenting so much but maybe that will change.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/23/2016 5:38:00 PM

Hi Lin, a wonderful write from your pen once more. I love the content in this write. The words reach out in their silence to touch the heart. As i always say Lin, a beauty can always be found within sadness and the beauty is in your words. Yes, it does have the five stanzas for Constance contest. You should give it a looksy. Has to be a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jan Allison

Date: 8/23/2016 1:06:00 PM

This is beautiful but sad Lin - many birds mate for life - not like our relationships which can be so fragile.. and we can get pooped on just the same! I hope this is for Broken Wings Contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 8/23/2016 1:12:00 PM

Hey sweet friend. I didn't write it for a contest but I'll take a look at BW's. Thanks for liking this one...hugs back to ya!