Friday, April 05, 2013

a gift of feathers



He was alive the first time we met, early this morning. He was sitting, stunned, on the side of the road. I swung my car around to have a closer look.

He did not resist being lifted.
I was momentarily hopeful.
There was no blood, no crushed wing.

But when I put him safely at the base of a tree in a vacant yard, he was already tipping towards another world. I stroked his silky grey feathers and told him he was beautiful and loved. I asked for him to be taken care of.

9 hours later, I went to find out if he was still by the tree. He was. And his eyes were now vacant. I picked him up again and we drove home to the dignity of final rest in the ivy patch.

On the ride home, because I believe such things, I asked that his red-breasted soul be sent as a gift to my mother from me. She always loved the season of spring.

6 comments:

  1. What a sweetheart you are, this brought tears to my eyes. Whenever a bird flies into our windows and lies there stunned I sit the other side of the glass willing it to live, talking to it until it either flies off or passes away.

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  2. So poignant and beautiful! You continue to amaze me with your kindred spirit when it comes to befriending and tending the creatures of this world. Bless you!

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  3. How tender and loving. Blessed bird on wings traveled to be with your mother. Tears!

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  4. and because i believe in such things, i have no doubt he is with your mom right now, no doubt he was waiting for you.

    xoxo

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  5. I love the way you do this, surely you are their spirit guide, and surely yes, your mother is listening to robin song. xoxo

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  6. Anonymous4/18/2013

    a lovely tribute to your mom. diane

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