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To Stone The Sparrow

Why stone the sparrow as she sings To silence her with broken wings The gentle creature knows no hate So cast no stones, it’s not too late Though feathered of a different score Her song desires just to soar To live and let love bears no cost And nothing to avail is lost Why stone the sparrow as she flies So sad whenever something dies Created by a love divine As life is meant to thrive and shine There must a place be, to remain Where all can sing in sweet refrain So sing, oh sparrow, never cease To sing your hopeful song of peace

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/27/2023 8:24:00 PM

Oh, this is so redolent - whatever that means - of a poem by Robert Frost about clapping his hands to shoo away a songbird by his window. Wish I could remember its name... The great poet is surely smiling down from heaven at your offering, Mike. Great!!

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/29/2023 10:41:00 AM

Such a lovely compliment GW, thank you so much and Happy New Year!!

Judy Ball

Date: 12/12/2023 1:39:00 AM

This is beautiful Mike. A fave for me. God Bless, UJB

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/12/2023 3:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Judy xxoo

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/11/2023 4:35:00 PM

sensitive, caring, and profound words, Mike. Using the gentle bird was a brilliant metaphor. Why stone the sparrow? Why hate? I think many of us are asking that question a great deal of late. I appreciate the upbeat ending as well as your rhyme scheme. Just exquisite poetry, Mike. Am faving. Have a great evening, Sara

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/12/2023 3:54:00 AM

Sara, thank you so much xxoo

Deb M

Date: 12/11/2023 3:17:00 PM

You blow me away Mike with your caring kind beautifully written words! You are a lovely sensitive soul and write from your heart! In my eyes thats POTD right there! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/12/2023 3:55:00 AM

You are very kind Deb thank you so much xxoo

Silent One

Date: 12/11/2023 12:45:00 PM

Most profound poetry Mike.. deep and thought provoking.. excellent use of poetic thought here my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/12/2023 3:55:00 AM

Thank you much Silent One !!!

John Lawless

Date: 12/11/2023 6:24:00 AM

it might work if we could all identify as sparrows and sing together as Tom said. Alas a choir is one voice composed of many singing in unison

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/11/2023 11:55:00 AM

Thank you John!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/11/2023 5:12:00 AM

It's what most of us want Mike, a place to go where peace and love are the norm Where we can all sing in harmony regardless of religion or colour. We live in hope. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/11/2023 5:35:00 AM

So true Tom, Hope you are off to a great week as well!!