Robert James Liguori Poet Free verse

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I Buried a Bluejay Today

I buried a bluejay today.
He flew with grace into a window pane.
From my sunroom I watched and heard the Kaplunk.

I buried a bluejay today.
I watched him take his last breaths.
Broken neck aside the rose bush.

I buried a bluejay today.
Along with some vegetables so he could decay.
And blanketed gently with some fresh soil.

I buried a bluejay today.
If I could have saved his life, it would have been my pleasure.
But God works in mysterious ways.

I buried a bluejay today.

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Constance La France October 25, 2022 at 1:47 PM Robert, wonderful poem, this happened to me also but it was a chickadee, blessing

Ann Peck October 4, 2021 at 9:47 AM Such a poignant poem, and so nice that you care about a tiny bird. I wrote one about a dove that flew into my window and I buried it - called "Requiem." We're on the same page in that respect :) Very nice write.

Anitha Jayasankar October 3, 2021 at 7:46 AM Oh so sad... yes, God's ways are always mysterious and unexpected, but we have strong faith in Him... Well penned... ~ Ani

James Marshall Goff October 2, 2021 at 6:46 PM Understandable, Robert...empathy for all living beings is honorable... Robert James Liguori October 2, 2021 at 7:02 PM Yes! And in a fallen world it would be nice if everyone had the same sentiment!