Friday, January 24, 2020

The weight of a straw

A stem of oat, a tube of plastic, a tiny bird.
None of these weigh much; nearly weightless, in fact.

But on camel's back already broken by loved lives lost?
A handful of lemon-lime feathers, silenced too soon
Is a burden too heavy to bear.







Sprite
January 2015 - January 22, 2020


11 comments:

DianeOart said...

Oh... more sad news :( I'm so sorry for your lost. Hugs and all the love your need to keep going.

Wanda said...

Oh no! :(
Such a sad year of one beloved loss after another.

Jean said...

So sorry Brian, Michelle and Rick. That little bird brought lots of good memories.

Mama Pea said...

Omigosh, Michelle! It really does come all at once. So sorry. I know you will all miss your pretty, little bird.

Debbie said...

So sorry Michelle and family.

I can't find the right words. Sending hugs.

Retired Knitter said...

Oh NO! There are no words. So much heart break. Hugs!!

Jeanne said...

I'm so sorry! We love the creatures God gives to us so very much. They're such a blessing. My sympathy goes to the three of you.

Fat Dormouse said...

Goodness its hard for you. Prayers for you all

Leigh said...

More sad news! :( It's always hard to lose them, large and small.

thecrazysheeplady said...

Oh dear... {{{hugs}}}

Mokihana said...

Oh Michelle!! Two so close together, but a loss no matter when. My heart is aching for you. ♥