As the whisper of a sparrow gently graces my side, she touches the earth I am as well, touched by my sweet grandmother whose love for the little birds has inspired me innocence knows innocence and I can remember her words as she sprinkled bread crumbs in the grass she said, take care of our little friends they need us as much as we need them Each time I see the tiny creatures, I see my grandmother’s face and hear her voice and I know that she is still inspiring me to take care of those who need us