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Blue Hummingbird

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Mom is waiting for a blue hummingbird To come by and stop for a visit. She says it will be my brother returning From heaven's nest to put her heart at rest. My brother passed away a year ago. He was the oldest of six siblings and the first of us to go. Of course, Mom took it hard.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/21/2024 7:47:00 AM

what a touching poem, Chetta. When my father passed, my mother believed that the Monarch butterflies were him returning to visit her...he raised Monarch butterflies for years, nurturing them into life. Anyway, this poem resonated with me and touched my heart, thank you, Sara

Chetta Achara
Date: 1/21/2024 8:10:00 AM

Thank you. Yes, dealing with loss is different for each of us, and we must respect that.

Paul Bell

Date: 1/21/2024 3:04:00 AM

I think that's great, and hopefully will bring solace to your mum.

Chetta Achara
Date: 1/21/2024 8:08:00 AM

Thank you. My mom is still grieving, but she is Christian, and my brother accepted Christ shortly before his death. That is a comfort to my mom.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/20/2024 9:38:00 PM

This is so heart wrenching, and yes we grieve differently and find comfort in various forms, sometimes we believe they come in some other form to comfort us: sigh. I enjoy reading your poems for the evocative touch and the flow of your words that depict real life experiences. Sending you light always

Chetta Achara
Date: 1/21/2024 8:06:00 AM

Thank you.