Dharma (Etheree)

One
little
morning peep
she would speak to 
greet my day, my sweet 
African Grey . . . She was
my friend, my confidante. I 
bottle fed my baby bird and . . . .
we would sing. Such joy she brought me in
her sweet way. My precious friend died today.



For the "Blink Contest" Sponsored by: John Heck 


Note:
***My daughter lives alone with her two pet Siberian Huskies 
and her 2 and half month old African Grey Parrot she named
Dharma. Jennifer called me this morning at 5am crying to tell
me that her little bird died at the Vets. I wrote this Etheree in 
her honor.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/7/2012 4:17:00 PM
Sad to lose a beloved pet, maybe she will find another.
Login to Reply
Date: 8/23/2011 4:10:00 PM
A touching write here Connie.I think you know Dharma means Religion in Hindi.
Login to Reply
Date: 6/30/2011 8:52:00 PM
Dharma may indeed have through such love evolved to a level where s/he returns to visit on ocasion. Life will evolve, it is inevitable. Love will break through, like grass will break through concrete, to astonish and remind us that our visions are more powerful than our sleeping minds can imagine. And perhaps our animal friends come to us, never forgetting our love. I talk to my little Pebbles who I had to have put down recently. I speak to her sometimes just in case to let her know I remember.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/30/2010 5:37:00 PM
What a heart-touching and beautiful poem, Connie, this is one that will win John's heart as well. ps...my husband and I lost a dear sweet Siberian Huskie just over a year ago. She (Kielev was her name) was the smartest dog we have ever had...she could read my mind. But I've never had a parrot. Amazing how pets can know us so well. I'm sorry about Dharma...
Login to Reply
Date: 9/24/2010 8:20:00 PM
HI, connie, thanks for your comments to me when I do not have poems of yours anymore to reply to! soupmail.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/24/2010 5:19:00 PM
This is very touching indeed, Connie! It totally broke my heart when our pets died-- haven't really gotten around to getting dogs again... a sweet tribute to what I'm sure was an adorable pet bird...wish you the best in the contest--hugs-- nikko :)
Login to Reply
Date: 9/23/2010 12:44:00 PM
The reader can feel the happiness your daughter received from her parrot, Connie. A beautiful etheree and I wish you success in John's contest. I'm sorry I sent you a message on Facebook; you told me before that you only use it to see friends' pictures and I forgot. Maybe you can get together with your daughter and offer a little companionship today. Love, Carolyn
Login to Reply
Date: 9/23/2010 12:22:00 PM
IS THIS CONTEST STILL GOING ON. CoNNIE ENJOYED YOUR POEM. SWEET AND CUTE IMAGE. ENJOYED YOUR ETHEREE*luv~SKAT
Login to Reply
Date: 9/23/2010 9:28:00 AM
Enjoyed your entry, Connie, have a nice and wonderful day> The best of luck in the contes,..p.d.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/22/2010 10:08:00 PM
Oh, a true story on top of it all with this unique entry to john heck's contest. I think you did AWESOME with the etheree form in this one, Connie. How nice you were close to a sweet bird like this. LUv, Andrea
Login to Reply
Date: 9/22/2010 1:58:00 PM
That is the problem with pets. We become as attached to them as to our families. Well constructed work. Love Matthew
Login to Reply
Date: 9/22/2010 5:26:00 AM
What a nice way to express your feelings for the death of little bird
Login to Reply
Date: 9/22/2010 2:59:00 AM
An excellent poem to a lost pet (friend) and an excellent entry for the contest.
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter