THE SPARROW'S LAMENT

Of all the birds who would feel insecure,
It’s the sparrow!
Such its kind is synonymous with sorrow

Why would God made such poor little fellow?
It wish it should have been a swallow

Perhaps it envies the peacock with all its fluff
God endowed such creature would make it puff

It stares at the eagle in its lofty splendor
It wish it has the strength of the mighty condor

Birds of happiness and prestige; like the macaw
Birds of sadness and sorrow; a sparrow !

Surely the cycle of life is full of paradox
If it isn't so, it must be a joke

What have rich and poor people have in common?
Other than the latter doesn't have much mammon

Could it be, our Creator, showed others more favor ?
Like bird to people, was He impressed by their color ?

What's the difference between white feather or black ?
Why such a dull colored brown a drawback ?

I don't see a reason why a sparrow should be mocked
Just like any creature, God takes care of His flock.

~ by NeiL ArandA ~

Author's Note

The sparrow is one of the most common birds on earth. Wherever you go you will be sure to see and hear them. The sparrow is not blessed with outstanding plumage, and in fact is hardly considered by men. Sparrows are not really worth much according to the world's standards and yet not a single one of them fall from the sky without God's sovereign knowledge . If He cares for the sparrow how much more does He cares for the one who are made in His own image .

Reviews

[gabrielle]

Sometimes rhyme scheme could distract me from the main idea of the poem (like those delved on serious subject matter but use a “jolly rhyme scheme). In this case, the rhyme is impressive as it complemented the over-all theme of the poem.

True, the maya may not have the mighty built of an eagle but that does not stop it from flying in the eagle’s domain- the sky. It may not have the colorful feathers of the peacock but that dullness in color protects it from the hunter’s eyes. It may not have the cheerful attitude of the macaws but that is the reason why it is still flying free unlike the caged macaw.
You presented heavy issues, my friend: struggle, insecurity and discrimination (at least in my own interpretation) but I’m truly glad that you ended the piece in a hopeful, positive note.

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow Gab that was impressive thoughts . I completely forgot that we do have sparrow in the land of the orient , only its called Maya . You perceived very keenly the authors thoughts . Regardless of what we have been dealt with in life . God eyes ka still on the sparrows or should i say Maya too.

[NeiL ArandA]

Revisiting your comments and thoughts Gab. I have always wondered why our Creator has not given everyone the same thing. Fair and equal square so no one would feel bad that they have been given less than the other. Don't you think God sees beauty in diversity than mundane similarity ?

[gabrielle]

Perhaps, God is showing us that he is not a supporter or fan of mass production. hehehe.

[NeiL ArandA]

It makes sense . His transforming power and grace is more obvious and evident to those who had been given less . Thank my friend . You are shining in that discourse with your probing question just like an attorney interrogates the star witness .

[Sami Khalil]

You ask wonderful philosophical questions relating to life , faith and fate ...Bravo

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow Sami thanks my friend . That words really lifted me up .

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure dear friend and brother...:)....................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think there is much depth to this...

most of us are pretty common, much like the sparrow...other birds get more attention just like other humans do...but it does not make them better.

their sorrow is often masked behind celebrity, but for us it shows more because we have no celebrity to hide behind.

but we are all god's children, and worth just as much..

so we can smile, even if it is behind the tears.

[NeiL ArandA]

Hi Jacob, I appreciate your visit here. And that was some wonderful insight. You captured my thoughts well. Thanks a lot . Reading your piece by me will be forthcoming..

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Perfect ending, Neil.
"Just like any creature, God takes care of His flock."
God loves all of us..from the smallest to the biggest creature on Earth.

This is a sort of reminder for everyone. Another inspiring piece. Keep writing, Neil!

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks Dhaye that you came across this piece. This piece came after the piece " The Lonely Sparrow " ... sort or asking God a question but not questioning His sovereign wisdom.

[Eva Rosehill]

Your sparrow shall fly someday Neil.. a very sorrowful poem, I agree with you, "I don't see a reason why a sparrow should be mocked" it is such a beautiful and free creature, at least we see it's grace..

[NeiL ArandA]

Thanks for letting me fly with your sparrow, even for just a brief period of time. I have lost track of you in the sky. And I could not keep up so I went back to my tree . But I will be looking up in the sky hoping to spot you soaring with the eagles one day . Miss you my friend. :(