Chapter (7) WHERE HAVE ALL THE BIRDS GONE ?

Chapter (7) WHERE HAVE ALL THE BIRDS GONE ?

A Chapter by MAD ENGLISHMAN



Where have all the birds gone.

 

Dad, Where have all the birds gone?

I heard my grown son say.

We used to sit watch them,

On the hedgerows every day.

 

Where have all the birds gone?

There should be hundreds in those trees.

There should be hundreds on the rooftops,

On the wires, on the breeze.

 

Where have all the birds gone, son?

I answered with tearful eyes,

When you have too many enemies,

then the weakest always dies.

 

So where, have all the birds gone?

They’re mostly dead or moved away.

A hundred thousand killed by cats,

In gardens every day.

 

The fields now bare of Lapwing,

No Starlings swirling cloud.

No chattering of Finches,

No Blue Tits flitting proud.

 

No Teapots full of Robins,

No Bull Finch chests of red.

No Yellow Hammer rattle,

No Sparrows.

All are dead.

 

Where have all the birds gone?

Some found places they could hide.

Some gardens gave them refuge,

Gave them hope against deaths tide.

 

So don’t ask me where the birds went,

Ask me, How do I stop this rot?

Ask me, What can I do to help them?

But do it now ‘lest they’re forgot.



© 2017 MAD ENGLISHMAN


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Not just the birds, we are laying waste to this planet in the most incredibly mindless way. I don't know how we stop it, or even if we can; sadly, man is the greatest destroyer of all.

T

Posted 8 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

8 Years Ago

You are right. The countryside I knew as a boy has disappeared. I feel so sad for kids nowadays. At .. read more
Bravo. Too true. We have killed them off because we are far too successful in our mad pursuit of growth and more, more, always more. But the absence of the birds is a terrible warning of our own fate. We are spending the earth. Agri-industry sterilises the land so we may eat like locusts. Except we as a species are more rapacious than locusts in our greed for more, more, always more. There is never enough for us. And so the birds die. Most people do not even realise they are gone. Or care.

Posted 8 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

8 Years Ago

I just hope there are enough like minded people who want things to change.
Ah I liked this. It's hard to explain to my son what it was like in the 60s when you could drive down a country road and set off so many birds in the neighboring fields it would black out the sun. We all know where they have gone DDT Roundup the same things that are killing the bees. We are the the most detrimental thing to the life on this world .

Posted 8 Years Ago


Tate Morgan

8 Years Ago

I too realise the pain in this the silent spring has come I did get two humingbirds the first that I.. read more
MAD ENGLISHMAN

8 Years Ago

That is one wish I've had for many years. to see Hummingbirds in the wild. I did get to see a flock .. read more
Tate Morgan

8 Years Ago

the world is sure dying off
they are domesticated ,but they are born killers

Posted 8 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

8 Years Ago

Yes, it's unfortunate they are just doing what comes naturally. Trouble is we keep millions as pets .. read more
Man this is depressing. I keep my little death machine of a cat indoors in part to keep her from sharping her skills on the local wildlife. This hits like a sledge hammer. Great work sir!!

Posted 8 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

8 Years Ago

They fastened small cameras to several dozen cats to make a TV show. The life of Cats. What they nev.. read more
Baby Ricochet

8 Years Ago

Cats are gonna be cats. It's up to their owners to keep them in line.
Brilliant! A call to action I hope more will take up!

Posted 8 Years Ago



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MAD ENGLISHMAN
MAD ENGLISHMAN

Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom



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Heading for my 72nd birthday in April. I've enjoyed an eventful life. With the help of 2 wives I've managed to raise 3 children. Proud of my kids. I embrace all cultures but ultimately I'm proud to be.. more..

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