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By Bee

Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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A flame forgot to flutter

and a heap of yellow lay disheveled, 

sparkling eyes no longer shine and you, 

who closed the lids upon my joy, now wilt 

within my trembling hands. 



I somehow thought you'd stay a while,

but the dearest things are there to make us better 

for their gift of kindness. Though tears may blind,

you, who took your final flight landed 

where you'll stay - forever in my heart. 

Good night, sweetheart, and thank you. 

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Submitted by Ed Crane on

I hope she's sitting on those heavanly telephone lines.

Lovely eulogy, Bee

Edx

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks Ed. I hope so, too. Only she only ever chose to be snuggled into loving hands, so perhaps she's found some of those. 

Bee

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I'm so sorry Bee xx

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks insert. X

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I can't personally get emotional over pets, but I do like the way you've written this and all the little metaphoric and descriptive phrases, and its succinctness. Rhiannnon

 

Submitted by Bee on

I'm glad you liked the poem, Rhiannon, thank you for appreciating that. 

Bee

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Such tender words filled with saddness when we loose a living creature that brings us so much joy.

I'm so sorry for the loss Bee. May the angels watch over this beautiful bird. 

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Bee on

She was so lovely - not a mean bone in her body. I hope you are right, Jenny. Thank you. 

x

Bee

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

I'm so sad for you, Bee.

It reminded me of the time a lady was driving by my house in her car, and a pheasant aimed itself at the car's windscreen. The poor woman was distraught, and I had to go out and comfort her before she could stop shaking and continue her journey. She couldn't stop saying how sorry she was that she, as she saw it, had taken a life. That's it I guess; a life is a life, whether it be a human life, or that of any other creature under the sun, and the more we have bonded with that life, the greater our loss.

Tina x

 

Submitted by Bee on

You show so much compassion, Tina. 

Bee

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Bee

How beautifully you express your loss - and appreciation for what that bird meant to you.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you Jean.

Bee