The Whisper of a Sparrow

As the whisper of a sparrow
     gently graces my side, 
     she touches the earth
 I am as well,  touched
 by my sweet grandmother
     whose love for the little birds
     has inspired me

innocence knows innocence 
     and I can remember her words
as she sprinkled bread crumbs 
in the grass
     she said,  take care of our little friends
they need us as much as
     we need them

Each time I see the tiny creatures,
     I see my grandmother’s face
and hear her voice
and I know
that she is still inspiring me
to take care of those
     who need us
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Roper Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 11:11 PM
Memories are all we have of the persons we love and lost in the past ... nice write, Mike... Hugs Eve ~`*.
Gentile Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 6:31 AM
Thanks Eve, Yes memories are so wonderful!
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September 5, 2017 at 8:03 AM
This is such a special poem, Mike! I love birds and see the sparrows here often too. Your poem has an important message and so inspiring! Thanks for sharing. Happy Tuesday :)
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September 5, 2017 at 8:10 AM
Thanks, Heidi, Happy Tuesday!!
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