The Robin

When our Savior cried in pain, There came to him a bird so plain It touched his heart to see it try To ease his fearful agony. Upon the cross, he could not move, Nor make a sign to show his love, But honored it with this bequest: A splash of blood upon its breast.

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Patricia Cresswell

Date: 8/7/2017 9:10:00 AM

I really like this piece of folk history.

Alan Ireland
Date: 8/7/2017 9:14:00 PM

P.S. I have reinstated the 'h' in the fourth line. Can't think how it disappeared.

Alan Ireland
Date: 8/7/2017 9:09:00 PM

Yes, there was a time - before the advent of modern science - when most natural phenomena and events were explained or interpreted in Biblical terms. I find the practice rather charming.

Dean Wood

Date: 6/13/2017 5:28:00 PM

Alan, I am captivated by your poems! I have read half a dozen now and I love every one. You are truly gifted, I like your style. And . . . I like birds as well. - Dean

Alan Ireland
Date: 8/7/2017 9:06:00 PM

Thanks. I'm not sure how the 'h' was dropped from 'his' in the fourth line, but it is now back! I am posting some of my published pieces at http://wiggle.space.