Elegy On the Death of a Parrot

Oh parrot dear wither have you gone
Leaving this tender nest of love
My heart cries all alone
An empty niche since you’ve flown off

You were nature’s best
Your voice a melodious tune
The shimmering grey on your breast
Which would fluff up when you’d croon

May the heavens above open for you
My heart does pray so
Sweet memories of you
In my life will forever grow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 10:06 PM
this is wonderful to pay tribute to a parrot. I love animals and I think this kind of bird is one of the most intelligent of animals. I enjoyed this. How long did you have the parrot?
Sweetheart Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 4:28 PM
So moving and touching Tahera... good luck in Dr. Ram's Elegy contest.. the death of any pet is traumatic.. u have penned it well..with luv..
Brown Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 9:54 AM
What wonderful poetry I am reading today and so diverse. I have not read a bad poem yet today. I am enjoying reading each and everyone from old poets and new poets alike. Lots of amazing contest entries also. Thank you for sharing yours with us today Tahera. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 5:24 AM
Thanks for supporting my contest, Tahera
Smith Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 11:13 PM
We miss our pets for they are part of the family.
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