To the One

To the one whose little bird has grown 
with wings spread wide, from narrow path has flown
to search for truth, apart from righteousness 
who ventures forth, forsaking all the rest. 

To the one whose heart breaks from inside 
who knows her bird is flailing in the tide
still flying towards the darkest shores of night
away from cleansing waters of pure light. 

To the one whose spirit cannot rest
who wrestles to believe in heaven’s quest
that someday He will bring her young bird home 
redeemed by grace, her little bird His own. 

To the one whose bird has gone astray
He hears your prayers, will answer them someday. 







5/13/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Edmonds  Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 2:28 AM
Laura, this has brought tears to my eyes, at the moment my spirit cannot rest, I’ve been through a traumatic storm but I’m doing my best. A beautiful sonnet… Belle
Leiser Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 5:50 AM
Thank you, Belle! I’m sorry that you are going through a storm right now. May God help you through it.
Watt Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Laura, I know these feelings firsthand. I am comforted to know a God who answers prayers and watches over the little birds as he cares for the sparrow of the field. Beautifully and compassionately stated in sonnet form, a Fav. Hugs ~ John
Leiser Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 7:24 PM
Thank you so much for the face, John! I know so many of us have experienced this, as we lift up our precious ones to the Lord in prayer…they are in His keeping. God bless!
Situation Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 4:01 PM
I have a friend nursing a bird right now. But it was your art that caught my eye. Very good rhyming and thought.
Leiser Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 4:32 PM
Thank you so much for commenting! I know so many who are going through this season of life with their adult children. God bless! :)
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