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Busy rearing the young

the apple tree in its full glory

the Robin on blossom deep

foraging for its chicks

insects and grubs gathered in its beak

 

it glides onto the thorny hedge below

surveys for dangers to heed

assured darts off to a concealed nest

its hungry brood to feed

 

the Robin will tirelessly performs this duty

without fail everyday from dawn till dusk

to the day the young are fledged

driven by the perfume of immortal musk

 

 

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◄ Silence reigned in the end

Just another lie ►

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Abdul Ahmad

Sun 24th May 2020 16:57

Po

I don't believe my dad ever met your dear old father?

His daily mantra was "if you can't say anything nice, say nothing."

I didn't heed the advice always. Had a knack of engaging my tongue before thinking.

With passing time I've understood the value of the wisdom offered.

Abdul

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Abdul Ahmad

Sun 24th May 2020 11:16

Po

Thank you your magnanimous comment on this piece. It reassures an ancient dithering mind to carry on writing.

Always appreciate your input whether positive or negative. Those two beasts serve to improve ones perceptions.

But you never make negative comments no matter how appropriate they may be!

Abdul

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