Poem: "Old Bird"

GaleriaGila

Well-known member
Parrot of the Month 🏆
May 14, 2016
15,045
8,742
Cleveland area
Parrots
The Rickeybird, 38-year-old Patagonian Conure
For some reason, I was moved to compose this and share. Maybe somebody needs to read it tonight. Or maybe I needed to write it.



Old Bird
(a free verse)
Dedicated to the Rickeybird, and to Old Birds everywhere, and to the people who love them.



Old Bird. My bird. My bird, forever.
Time finds its meaning in our time together.

Mi vínculo con la Verdad (My link to the Truth).
And to Nature. And to youth.

And age.
And ages.
We have both had cages...
Of work and wages, loss and rages, dark back stages.
But we've turned the pages.

We've cut through the mystery.
Of life, love and history.
For us, it's just chemistry.

This morning, you greeted the dawn with your usual screams. Animation, jubilation, exultation!
Mid-day, I caught you in an unexpected nap. It's late afternoon now. Need another quick rest, my little rooster?

Someday our play here will draw closed its curtain.
We'll stay together, though. Somehow I'm certain.

That's what Eternity's for!

Old Bird. My Bird. My Bird Forever.
 

Laurasea

Well-known member
Aug 2, 2018
12,593
10,702
USA
Parrots
Full house
Well done. With age comes a deeper connection to truth. Very much enjoyed glad you shared it!
 

LaManuka

Moderator
Staff member
Super Moderator
Aug 29, 2018
25,564
Media
26
Albums
1
33,197
Queensland, Australia
Parrots
Fang ({ab}normal grey cockatiel), Valentino (budgie), Jem (cinnamon cockatiel), Lovejoy(varied lorikeet), Peach (princess parrot)
Thank you Gail, that brought a tear to the eye of this “Old Bird” from across the Pacific!
 

Ellie777Australia

New member
Apr 12, 2019
1,280
98
Queensland, Australia
Parrots
SI Eclectus Female, Ellie; RS/SI Eclectus Male, Bertie (both adopted as rescue/re-home)
The poem is very beautiful Gail. I can see you both on the recliner whispering sweet nothings to each other...what a lovely picture.
 

Terry57

Moderator
Staff member
Super Moderator
Nov 6, 2013
47,515
Media
47
Albums
13
38,729
Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Parrots
Hawkhead(Darwin),YCA(Dexter),VE (Ekko),OWA(Slater),BHP(Talli),DYH(Calypso),RLA(Kimera),Alex(Xander)CBC(Phoe),IRN (Kodee,Luna,Stevie),WCP (Pisces),CAG(Justice)GCC (Jax), GSC2(Charley)
Gail, this is so beautiful and such a wonderful tribute to the love you share with Rb.
This is truly inspiring, my Friend.
 

AmyMyBlueFront

Well-known member
Apr 14, 2015
6,315
Media
4
3,034
Connecticut
Parrots
Amy a Blue Front 'Zon
Jonesy a Goffins 'Too who had to be rehomed :-(

And a Normal Grey Cockatiel named BB who came home with me on 5/20/2016.
I will recite that to Amy today..thanks Ms Gail...it is as beautiful as you ;)


Jim
 
OP
GaleriaGila

GaleriaGila

Well-known member
Parrot of the Month 🏆
May 14, 2016
15,045
8,742
Cleveland area
Parrots
The Rickeybird, 38-year-old Patagonian Conure
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #7
Laura, LaM, Ellie, Terry, Amy, everybody... thank you. Y'all know how it is. Every now and then parronts just need to say some of that stuff, and where else in the world would we go to do that but right HERE on the ol' PF? :) xo
 

Scott

Supporting Member
Aug 21, 2010
32,673
9,789
San Diego, California USA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
Parrots
Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
Beautifully inspired, Gail. Truth and wisdom in every word, thanks for sharing!
 

SailBoat

Supporting Member
Jul 10, 2015
17,646
10,008
Western, Michigan
Parrots
DYH Amazon
Thanks dear friend for the comforting reminders of the joy of aging with a long beloved family member.

Old Bird's, Old Friend's, Old Companion's we are...
Together, we sit communicating, sometimes verbally, but most times with simple head movements that only we know the meaning.
A glance or a teared eye, passes volumes between us.
A glance and a sweet smile, passes heartheld moments of joy.

Joyful Old Friends we are...
 
OP
GaleriaGila

GaleriaGila

Well-known member
Parrot of the Month 🏆
May 14, 2016
15,045
8,742
Cleveland area
Parrots
The Rickeybird, 38-year-old Patagonian Conure
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #10
Scott, thank you. I know you get me. You always do.

Hey, Mr. Boats... I'm officially stealing what you wrote and using it as verse two. I love that passage about "simple head movements that only we know the meaning". I think all of us parronts can relate to that one.

:)
 

SailBoat

Supporting Member
Jul 10, 2015
17,646
10,008
Western, Michigan
Parrots
DYH Amazon
Scott, thank you. I know you get me. You always do.

Hey, Mr. Boats... I'm officially stealing what you wrote and using it as verse two. I love that passage about "simple head movements that only we know the meaning". I think all of us parronts can relate to that one.
:)

You're most welcomed to officially including mind as part of yours. :D
 
Last edited:

Most Reactions

Latest posts

Top