Muse, a Sweet Bird Flown

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Dearest sister, if you are reading this- I have passed on, will you please have my name and "a poet" engraved upon; the stone that marks my decaying bones, where my writing ever moans . . . though muse is now a sweet bird flown . . . Plant me flowers and come often to see how they have grown, a mortal, bird now sings in all seasons from the trees up above. Sister, could you set my words free? Take them to a mountain top and let my them soar and drift. My last words- "Time on earth was so beautiful but too swift." _____________________________ June 30, 2018 Poetry/Rhyme/Muse, A Sweet Bird Flown Copyright Protected, ID 18-1035-989-01 All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym. Written for the contest, My Muse, Mortal sponsor, Gregory R. Barden Fourth Place

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Susan Gentry

Date: 8/23/2018 8:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I am in awe of how you did this, the direction you took. You touched my heart again. The closeness of you and your sister makes such a request possible. The pic is perfect too.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 8/21/2018 9:32:00 PM

Heart-wrenching and melancholy, and so beautiful, Constance ... I adore how you constructed and phrased this gem, and the honesty with which it is presented. Lovely phrasing and tempo, and one that I keep coming back to. A write to be very proud of, and a wonderful tribute to your sister! Sincere congratulations on your FOURTH PLACE in the 'My Muse, Mortal' Poetry Contest - blessings, my friend! :-)

Joseph May

Date: 8/21/2018 5:33:00 PM

A touching poem BW..Congrats on your win

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/21/2018 4:57:00 PM

Back with congratulations Lovely :) xomo!

Curtis Moorman

Date: 8/21/2018 3:12:00 AM

Constance, Jackie Gleason's byline was 'How Sweet It Is', and that is what your poem is. Yes, a request to a sister whom you love dearly. I know your wishes will be honored. Tremendous sentiment! Congratulations on your placement.