Courage

Strength exists in every form of life

Along the windswept avenue

 A single sparrow stands alone 

Gazing toward the heavens

 Watchful eye and shattered heart

 Shedding raindrops as he goes

 Seeking refuge from the storm

 Hungry mouths awaiting him

 His lady taken for no cause

 Along the sullen avenue

 The single sparrow struggles on

 Fortitude and courage shine

 A misty teardrop in his eye

Reviews

[Patrick Henry]

I'm lost on the "courage", but not as much as seeing this as an example of what is assumed to be that of empathy from YOUR point of view. Love the caps at the beginning because it makes it look professional on these shorter poems. If there were a space below and above the poem to make it stand out amongst the title, links, and copyright/quote.... how do YOU think that would look?! I'm glad to see no "puncts". Very sweet poem, indeed, for its message and connection to both nature and a human heart to see it in such a fancied way.... -Mark

[Sean Allen]

I think that no animal is as blessed in the Bible as the Sparrow.
Therefore, there is no animal better for us to look to as a role model.
Nice work.

[angelina blue]

very nice message here...very pretty....enjoyed it alot

[Carl Fraser]

This is really good Scott, showing the struggle to move on after a loss, Great imagery, great contrast.........Blessings, Carl

[emmajoy]

This is quite beautiful... a story set in poem form and saying so much. 'Shredding raindrops as he goes...' not thought of tears like that before.. so sweet. I truly like this.

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

Well written. We all do what we must and raley consider that all God's creatures do. A nice, clean, fresh talent. Your words are soft, yet loud with a message. Bravo.