back in the spring of 1998, my dog found this naked, ugly baby bird in my flower bed lying up against my house. It taught me many lessons. It filled my heart and emptied it too. It made me cry and gave me joy. This is written in memory of My Baby.


Little Fledgling

Little fledgling
why did you fall
into my life
along that brick wall?
I was finding some comfort
on that May day
then you dropped down quietly
and continued to stay
until you had wings and
a place in my heart
I didn't want you
from the start
but your helplessness
was so hard to ignore
that I took you in
I opened the door
for the gift of giving brought
tears to my eyes
I watched you grow and
then by and by
you would fly through the house
landing on my shoulder
Such a little bird, nothing
would be bolder
Oh, I let you go
on day number 10
You flew from the deck
to a tree and back again
I watched as you practiced
so deligently
with a pride of parenthood
then sorrow, then glee
for I knew it was time
for you to leave my nest
I watched you go; I gave you
my best.
I often reflect now
8 years passed
about the time
I saw you last.

kathy lockhart
10/03/04







Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2006-10-04 at 03:43

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Phyllis J. Rhodes
This wonderful poem tells a wonderful story of a wonderful person and a wonderful creature. It is indeed full of wonder. This should be a childrens book.
2006-10-05


Saga
We all make a difference in this life whether we know it or not!!!
2006-10-04


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
wow katherine a beautiful movinfg story told with so much skill rgds mike
2006-10-04


wee2souls
oh this write so caring and loving for all living things..wow brought tears..to me:))
very heartfelt..beautiful:)
love
ya:))
CM&C:)))))
2006-10-04


Zoya Zaidi
Kathy!!!!!!!!
This speaks volumes for your caring heart...
**Hugs**
Love
Zoya
2006-10-04


keith nunes
a moving piece about something that many people would simply ignore. says much about you kathy
2006-10-04


Zachary P. B.
aww...

thanks for sharing a piece of your heart with us kathy...

so very dear to you, i hold it now dear too.

z
2006-10-04