A little song had echoed from the distance far away
A happy song I knew so well that made me sad today
I bowed my head and cried a while the pain was hard to bare
My little angel from above was calling me out there
I heard his voice I felt his wings as he went gliding by
The tears ran down my hurting face I knew this was goodbye
A gentle touch a fleeting touch of golden wings I saw
A twinkle in his loving eye would welcome me no more
For just a moment time stood still I saw his cheery face
I felt his love all over me his song I did embrace
I heard the tune he sang to me the peaceful little song
The words he sang bore into me they said my friend so long
A song of harmony rang forth my angel came below
To tell me that he loved me still but that he had to go
I felt the spark of life go by I didnt want to cry
The day my angel came to me to tell me its goodbye
And now Im left with heavy heart his memory strong and true
When I listen to the songs out there my friend I think of you
Forever will you be near to me Ill have you in my heart
Your golden wings will comfort me though we are far apart
A little song a fleeting song had called from far away
A happy song I knew so well that made me sad today
I heard his voice I felt his wings as he went gliding by
The tears ran down my hurting face I knew this was goodbye
12.10.2003
In memory of Shag (Our beautiful Budgie)
Died 2003
Author notes
The night that our little Shag died, there was a song on the televsion called...The air that i breathe. I cannot listen to that song without crying thinking of her. She was such an angel.
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A contest entry
- In Memory of Your Pets by Symphony.
600 points, ended May 26, 27 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Very good rhyme and rhythm I enjoyed this poem.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.
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A very heartfelt sentiment. Congratulations on the silver.
Happy trails.
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Will you please enter this in the contest that I am running at the moment - it's called In Memory Of Our Pets, this fits the topic theme beautifully -
To be honest, I've never had a bird [but always wanted to have a Blue Crowned Conure or an African Grey] but ... Gosh, you captured her spirit here so beautifully, it brought tears to my eyes -
It's so hard to let them go, and to live without them!
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Thank you. She was indeed a very special friend to us. I try very hard never to see them as pets, but rather as a friend which they are and keep us so grounded in life.
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Pets become part of the famly. And their loss is very greeving.
And as usual you blended rhyme and story together in a beautiful way.
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Thank you so much. She was very special alright. A great friend to both JJ and i.
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Some folk never understand just how attached one can become to a pet.I think that they are missing out on the joys such creatures can bring into ones life
Excellent
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I tend to be quite weary of people who cannot connect with animals. They are the joys of this earth, and Shag was our best friend.
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It's amazing how close we can get to our little pets, though we're different in every possible way. This is a very poignant and touching tribute to Shag. It's too bad our pets can't live as long as we do, but I'm sure he had a wonderful life with you.
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ah, how very sweet - your little budgie must have been very dear.
I'm sorry for your loss.
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This is a masterly write. I had a tear in my eye as I read. The rhythm, rhyme and flow is perfect and the poem itself quite magical. thank you dear poet.
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Thank you, Bob. Little Shag was such a treasure. She liked to sit on the table and eat dinner with us from a little plate...otherwise she would sit on mine.
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The feelings expressed here are similar to those i felt when Little twin, one of our chooks died quite suddenly. Wonderful write.
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