The Onyx Bird
The saddest thing I ever saw
Lay splattered on the floor
An onyx bird with feathers sprawled
I hoped he’d made heaven’s door.
Although his mangled body lay
Lifelessly on sad display.
Those who passed didn’t seem dismayed
But on the road he lay that day
His eyes had lost all their light
With his ability for flight.
And now he rests in god's great might
But still it is a saddened sight.
Do believe me when I say
That was not the tragic part.
Because faithfully at his side
There was a mournful chide,
While ruby blood stains dried.
Another onyx bird will bide.
Forevermore she’ll always long
For his beautiful melodic song.
Until in heaven where they belong
Both the onyx birds may soar like one.
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