Little Bird (Seeing God)

The birds I heard today, which, fortunately, did not come within the scope of my science, sang as freshly as if it had been the first morning of creation. - Thoreau

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little bird

whence do you come

little bird

to where do you go

little bird

who made you

little bird

from whom do you get your resplendent glow

little bird

please tell me

i beg you

for whom do you sing

who is it that you know

Author's Note

"I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared Pete. The Native Americans watched the birds. When the birds and silence and hiding. A big storm is coming. Nice flow of thoughts led to amazing ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Pete]

i love birds and anything of nature. i have tremendous respect for the native americans' way of life. they lived with deep reverence and respect. the white man can be greedy, disrespectful and inconsiderate. thanks for sharing coyote ... :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem and you are welcome Pete.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think once we really find our spiritual selves (not necessarily in a religious sense), we will find the answers to those questions...
maybe we are that little bird and that little bird is us.
nicely composed, Pete, always a joy to read your words.'
j.

[Pete]

i like your thoughts on this. when a person can say that they are a bird and a bird one of us then a sort of divinity is reached (a higher power so to speak). i think you are onto something big here.. thanhks j. - enlightening ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Our avian friends I do feel bring us closer to our Creator. Their birdsong at dawn can touch the spirit in a very special way. Also they are such fascinating creatures. Amazing that those little wings can carry them thousands of miles. We had a Robin who would flit into our kitchen when I left the door open. Sometimes I used to think it was the spirit of a loved one come to pay us a visit. Love these creatures and your Thoreau quote Pete.

Chris

[Pete]

yes, fascinating they are. each morning i open my eyes because they've awakened me with their song and reminded me that i am alive for another beautiful day. they bring hope and smiles ... :)

[Patricia Wedel]

A very precious poem.... birds come from eggs...
but songs become embroidered on silken pillow cases.
Thank you for Dreams of Dolphins at plat,,, truly, Pat

[Pete]

all from a brilliant, loving creator. love ... :)

[lightsong]

God is existed in everything, even though these little graceful creatures, as I read your lovely sweet words I feel your yearning to be that bird, to see what he sees, to know what he knows... something maybe us human don't acknowledge. You opened a door for enlightment here, and one can't but ponder through this rich thought. I love this little gem of a song. Thank You always Pete 💕

[Pete]

whenever i am graced by the presence of one, i feel he is visiting me. they're so gentle and cheery, they way they look at me and sing. heavenly, divine ... :)

[lightsong]

no better words to be said :) they are, they are...

[Poetic Beauty]

Bird can be fun to watch flying and flittering about and also noisy lol.

[Pete]

especially when you're trying to sleep but not a bad way to wake up. i don't need an alarm clock when my window is open. they bring peace, joy and happiness ... :)

[Poetic Beauty]

I like chirping birds once I’m awaken. I don’t like them when they wake me up

[Pete]

how 'bout the crows, that darned caw-caw-cawing... :)

[Poetic Beauty]

That is true. Now I don’t mind owls but they are out at night lol