Single Large Grey Bird Walking

There was a single large grey bird
Walking around in my back yard
Aimlessly
What is the matter, I asked him
He said well
I was flying with the group
And got distracted by a
Rather beautiful sea bird
I don’t know where they are now, he said
So I told him that earlier that morning
I had seen a “vee” of birds flying overhead
And there was definitely an empty spot in the formation
That was where I should have been, he said sadly
We thought about things in silence for a moment
Then I looked at him and said
But, you do know the way, don’t you
He lifted his head up toward the sky
Well, yes I do know the way, he said
He looked at me for another moment 
Stretched his wings once
And flew away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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March 30, 2013 at 4:45 PM
Lillian, this endures a good flowing verse, enjoyed your poem. Many Blessings with your Featured Poem of the week. By the way no matter my blue color or tune I am always here, spreading the colorful cheer.....Happy Easter!" xox~ LINDA
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March 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM
Congrats on the feature.
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January 19, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Alot of people we meet do the same thing aye? Light & Love
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December 1, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Enjoyed this cute little story. love phyl
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November 29, 2012 at 1:57 PM
simple but so strong...the power of absence
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