Kelli White Poet Ballad

The Bird Who Wanted To Die

Once I knew a bird
Who looked right 
In my eyes
"Oh Human won't you take my life", said He
"For I really want to die."
"My Mate and fledglings are no more,
They left this world in peace."
"They will no longer sing or fly or sit up in 
The trees."
I looked at the poor sad bird as the tears 
Streamed down my face, for the only kind
Thing I could do for him was to send him 
From this place.
He closed his eyes as I blanketed him within
My shirt
Than I placed him in the ground and 
Covered his frail body with dirt 
For now my heart felt heavy
And I felt a sickness deep inside
But I knew there was a better place
For The Bird Who Wanted To Die.

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Robert Lindley February 10, 2016 at 2:01 PM Truly exceptionally conceived and execute poetry. A true pleasure to read today. A7 Kelli White February 10, 2016 at 3:05 PM Thank you Robert

Keith Bickerstaffe January 26, 2016 at 10:26 AM Another outstanding piece of poetry... dreadfully sad, and yet there is redemption in the fact you gave the bird what he really wanted, despite your heavy heart. Well done Kelli! Best wishes, Keith Keith Bickerstaffe January 26, 2016 at 10:48 AM ...that's me! Kelli White January 26, 2016 at 10:45 AM Thank you Keith my romantic partner in rhyme

Terance Horton January 3, 2016 at 11:37 AM Powerful Kelli White January 3, 2016 at 11:39 AM Ty Terance

Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2015 at 12:58 AM This is so sad. Kelli White December 5, 2015 at 9:17 AM I sometimes wander if this is how birds feel like geese who only mate once in a lifetime