Prayer for a Bird - Any bird anywhere in the world
Mar 21st, 2008 by Birdy Trish
Birds are so alive with bird song and movement. I read this poem about the death of a bird and though I’d share it with you.
Prayer for the Burial of a Bird
This sparrow died today, O Lord,
Your feathered creature small.
We lay him in the friendly earth
And ask Your blessing on us all.
It made me remember clearly the day last year I found a dead sparrow near our garden gate. I picked this dead sparrow up. I was so amazed how light it was in my hand. The feathers and bone together weighed hardly anything at all. All the energy had gone from it (of course). This is what happened in July 2007
One reason I’m glad I started this bird diary is because it reminds me of what happened last year. I can look back in my memory and link things together. Reading about when I found the dead sparrow brought it all back to me. I can remember it was a windy but sunny day. There was nothing to show why this little sparrow had died.
We should treasure the birds when they are alive. We shouldn’t take for granted their birdsong and their presence in or near our lives.
We should help them where we can.
Lets join together and feed the birds!
Best. Trisha
