Mary and Joseph

Mary and Joseph
Sit proudly
Expectant parents
To the miracle
Of nature.

A brave heart
against
Persecution
Born to soar 
over adversity

In the dark days before extinction  a bird soars
A free spirit
The albatross
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Pettit Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 7:47 PM
Reminds me a bit of the poetic work by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Mankind still doesn't get the message.
A   Avatar
August 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM
you tell the story well Linda.. a lovely write.. xox~ Linda
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