A Migratory Widow Bird From Afghanistan Poem by nimal dunuhinga

A Migratory Widow Bird From Afghanistan

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Her long black tail feathers and the somber color of its plumage
Gave me an impression of widowhood,
I try to listen her plea and it's sorrowful
The bird speak the language of human
But nobody understands.
'My innocent husband died in the poppy fields while searching food
A bomb dropped from the sky and I escaped and flew here,
Oh! It's a winter I forgot and I left my winter clothing at my husband's roost,
Don't know whether I could be friendly with the birds here? '

*Birds can be unite wherever they fly.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alison Cassidy 17 November 2009

You share your winged widow's weeds with skill and originality, Nimal. There is a gentleness about your story-telling that underpins this salutary tale of belonging. Excellent poem. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Joseph Poewhit 04 November 2009

Victims come in all forms, shapes and sizes and[birds]

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Sandra Fowler 03 November 2009

Your widow bird is one of your best poetic creations. Lovely write with an appealing message as well. Friends always, Sandra

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kalubovila East, Sri Lanka
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