The Robin That Could Not Fly

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Red breasted, slightly dismal.
Chirping softly beneath the old oak tree.
Worried I approached slowly but
It showed agitation as if afraid of me.

I saw a hawk hovering above.
Bet it thought it was her day
To get a free meal but
Not if I could help it, it was not her prey

I found a stone and aimed high.
Bulls eye, the hawk flew far away in fear.
Slowly I approached and gathered
The poor bird kindly in a clean woollen wear.

My house was not far from the oak
I luckily found help near by
A wild life rehabilitator
Who knew what to do.  Never say die.

Days passed and suddenly
A robin flew up on my window sill.
Was it the bird I had saved?
I dream it was, for that’s why dreams are a thrill.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 5/30/2022 2:36:00 PM
With birds, you never know. Sometimes they seem wiser than us humans; I do watch them a lot; we could learn a lot from them. Hope it was the same bird. Well penned.
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Date: 5/19/2022 2:24:00 AM
Ahhh!!! I am glad that the bird was saved from harm's way. I guess the hawk had to go find a rat or maybe a snake somewhere else for its dinner. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
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Date: 5/18/2022 6:47:00 AM
Birds never forget a kindness, for sure it was that robin on your window sill - come to thank you with its trill… Belle
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Date: 5/17/2022 11:02:00 PM
Great ending.. a bird at your window. You always have a way of telling a story. Blessed be to you
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Date: 5/17/2022 11:12:00 AM
Nice story.
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Date: 5/17/2022 10:13:00 AM
Wow! Victor, You composed a wonderful poem about you and the robin. Nice content and imagery as well. Good job. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/17/2022 6:37:00 AM
Victor, So sweet … lovely and a beautiful journey with the Robin . I love when you threw a rock at the hawk ! I also love the visit at your window sill ! Hugs to you , Susan :)
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Date: 5/17/2022 5:54:00 AM
Well done, dear Victor, God bless
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Date: 5/17/2022 2:43:00 AM
Something so very heart-breaking about an injured bird, completely defenceless. A Robin is everyone's friend, Quote:Robins are commonly utilized as angels' messengers to reassure us that we're not alone and that someone is looking out for us, and that we're not alone. Seeing a robin as an angel's omen reminds us to have faith in our future and to have hope. We can learn an important spiritual lesson from robins.
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Date: 5/17/2022 2:12:00 AM
An excellent story of your kindness, Victor, every creature of Nature is grateful, somehow man forgets to be grateful many a time:)
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Date: 5/16/2022 11:59:00 AM
A beautiful story of kindness, Victor. Truly enjoyed! Birds are loveliest creation - bring so much joy in despair. BW ~ Mala
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Date: 5/16/2022 10:20:00 AM
what a lovely story. i would like to believe even a bird would remember a person kind to it.
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Date: 5/16/2022 9:57:00 AM
What a wonderful story/write and picture. Love It. Have a great/blessed day.............
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Date: 5/16/2022 9:42:00 AM
Your tale was uplifting, and had a delightful ending. I loved the last line especially. Hope your day is a good one.
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Date: 5/16/2022 7:37:00 AM
Love the last stanza. Love let's go ... & Dreams the best. I had many similar experiences - without your story tellers skill. Once in new Hampshire. Cows recognized me when I called one mother's name. LUXMI. She & her calf hurries over to see me. PTL
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Date: 5/16/2022 6:04:00 AM
A sweet poem of love which has flowed from a kind and tender heart ! Saving a helpless little bird from the claws of death is indeed a great gesture ! You can feel happy thinking that it was the same bird that came to your window sill....
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Date: 5/16/2022 5:07:00 AM
Victor, you have written a heartfelt and really charming poem. I found myself enjoying every part of perusing this great masterpeace. What a sensitive and enchanting approach to the topic of caring for the bird. Very well done
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Date: 5/16/2022 4:23:00 AM
What a delicate and lovely theme of care for the bird. I enjoyed it throughout--and especially the ending line. Superbly done, as always.
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Date: 5/16/2022 12:45:00 AM
A delightful sweet poem from the heart Victor! Debx
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Date: 5/16/2022 12:13:00 AM
A heartwarming story with a happy ending Victor. They say when you see a Robin it is a loved one who has come back to let you know they are okay. Tom
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