If a Songbird Sings

If a songbird sings, and no one hears, do the melodies matter, which it holds so dear?

If a songbird flies and no one sees, why does it bother to open its wings?

If a songbird sleeps but crumbles in its nest, why should the stars pay attention to its rest?

If a songbird lives but fails to grow, it has condemned itself to never be known.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Love this. Congratulations in the contest
Kendrick Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Congratulations on your winner in Line's contest. Way to go. The Bible tells us that even if a Sparrow falls from the sky that God knows about and how that we are more important to God than the sparrows. Sara K
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