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Three Little Birds

I arose in gray;
I was more Atlas than man
and the world was heavy
Seasons dark and dreary past had made me hermit
So I looked out my window for hope,
longing for some sight of grace

And there,
the sun;
Apollo bright!
His brilliance almost blinding
But his rays pointed downward,
to one of Fauna's rooted children
In it's juvenile branches,
steadily flowed a song,
so sweetly,
from three little birds

So young they were,
alone,
yet they did not sing of fear
Simply,
they sounded like joy!

Release,
their compassionate carol,
Faith,
their loving lyrics,
Continue on,
their God-spoken gospel,

And with that
the world anew;
prismatic
No worry

Everything was going to be

alright

Author notes

I got the inspiration from one of my favorite Marley songs, "Three Little Birds". A little less than a year ago, I learned something about this song. My boyfriend's mother who is a wonderful, sweet woman who I love so dearly, had a child before my boyfriend. But when he was a baby, her boyfriend went mad, broke into her house. and shot the baby boy in the middle of the night. I can not even begin to comprehend the damage this is do her; I could not even break the tip of understanding. She says all that got her through that time was this song, "Three Little Birds". So both for you, and her, I write my poetic take on the song. I hope you like!

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  • arnal
    July 13

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    I like it. You speak from information you have read and sometimes the reading audiance has to know what the poet read to make sense of the poem. Nice bringing all this together. And yes I read the authors notes which makes this even more special,enjoyed Experiences clean, some seedy, and of course that is ammunition-

  • Eusebius
    July 13
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    A most fine and slightly different sort of introspective write here--- deftly done throughout!!


  • pineapple-eyes
    July 10

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    I most certainly do like!  You have done an excellent write here for Mr Marley's contest. Filled with optimism and delights I am sure he and your mother and law would be proud of. I hope you are proud of you too.

    I love three little birds, I love your write for this song.
    Thank-you very much for writing
    x


  • Concrete Angel silver member
    July 10

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    Oh this is a beautiful poem. Your imagery is fantastic with a light feel to the entire piece... like Marley's songs. And, I don't know how anybody could begin to understand the pain of sucha tragedy... it would be absolutely devastating. This is just a fitting way for you to show your love for your boyfriend's mother. You have such a beautiful heart with so much to give. This is absoluetly fantastic!


  • No Quarter
    July 9

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    that's a terrible tragedy...just makes me wonder what the hell is wrong with that guy. this is a wonderful poem. excellent job


  • awannabepoet
    July 9

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    Damn it, I want to scream when I hear such stories. Your words are so very touching it makes me so sad to hear this, but you know there are some crazy people walking this earth.

    We never know when we will go and I just hope to god this poor child did not suffer.

  • NomDePlume silver member
    July 9

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    A beautiful tribute

    To the strength of a woman drawn from the faith in a song.
    One nightmare that more than one of my friends have known over the years, the loss of a child. I can not imagine the pain.

    The write is well done, very readable and sticks in the heart.
    Bravo!

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