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Robin
To Percival
How long does it take to open a heart?
How long does it take to care?
Just a heartbeat sometimes
One setting of the sun
The rising of one full moon
Just yesterday
You perched on my finger
As I walked in the yard
I spoke of your future
The beauty and song
That belong to you
You soared from my hand
Just two feet above earth
And I glimpsed your sweet spirit
Promising you would fly
Far far beyond
The level of earth
But sweet baby Robin
Brought by a friend
Entrusted to me
I let you down
And today you were buried
With a flower beside you
Only two feet below
The level of earth.
Percival I am so sorry I could not save you.
I hope your peace is equal to my sadness.
| Percival |