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The Empty Nest
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Have hard more emotions than I thought I would with my granddaughter's graduation. Had to write another poem today.


 

 
Wonder what mother bird sings
when her babies try their wings?
Do the tears fall from each eye
as the babes decide to fly?
Does she lose a lot of rest
when she sees that empty nest?
 
Will her sad heart start to rise
when she sees how each one flies?
Will she watch in pride next spring
when she hears them fly and sing?
Will she know she’s passed the test
when that last bird leaves the nest?
 
Unless a storm comes that way
the nest will all summer stay
to remind her she’s done well
and can rest for quite a spell.
She’ll adjust, take up the slack
knowing one day they’ll be back.
 
Wonder if the birds have heard
Jesus said God sees each bird?
If they have they know God’s love
is for all, not just the dove.
If they know they’d say to you
that same God also loves you.
 
So let’s pray that God has blest
every lonely empty nest
and to those nests that hurt most
may he send a heavenly host
to make sad days just a few
and help each see a life that’s new.

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 Reviews of "The Empty Nest"
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on May 22, 2009
This is a well written poem,I enjoy reading it,take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 20, 2009
Grandchildren are God's gift to the ones that endured their children. LOL
You have share, with some of us that are grandparents, one of those indescribable moments that filled our hearts with pride, tenderness and that happy feeling that's so hard to give a name.
Congratulations to both of you Granddad!

Georg


Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 19, 2009
Now that she graduated she has a whole lot MORE time to stay home and you can enjoy her company, permanently...think about it that way, LOL, Ed

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on May 19, 2009
I don't have any grand kids but I know what it felt like when my kids "left the nest." Thank you, Larry. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on May 19, 2009
All I can say is that it is very difficult to let go, though let go we must, such warm feelings between each line....

Be always safe,
Karen


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