Bird Poem by J R I Coleman

I saw a bird today,
That, before, I'd never seen.
It graced the sky with wings of white
In purity serene.

I saw a bird today,
Not as nimble as the rest,
But it split the air upon the wing;
As skilful as the best.

I saw a bird today,
Singing loudly in a tree
And from its happy chatter
Came the sweetest melody,

I saw a bird today,
And today it did depart,
To soar the heavens with its own kind,
But ever in my heart.

(09/03/07)