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mockingbird
Killing a mockingbird serves no purpose, and
therefore is an act of unnecessary cruelty.
no mock make of the mockingbird
no muck make of his mettle
his repertoire the hearts have stirred
of men where’er they settle
a song for every season throats
the air both night and noonday
its summer bugles far remote
from winter’s opportune-day
to kill a mockingbird is sin
for heaven hath no reason
to rape the harmless violin
that breathes no threat of treason
defend his habitat he will
when threatened by intruders
but harmless are his beak and quill
against human invaders
the mocking-male-bird takes a wife
and serenades none other
monogamy his pledge for life
come hell or freezing weather
i hunger for his catalogue
to swell my lean inventory
if but my final epilogue
may be a song of the gentry
© Copyright 2019 October 27
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
therefore is an act of unnecessary cruelty.
no mock make of the mockingbird
no muck make of his mettle
his repertoire the hearts have stirred
of men where’er they settle
a song for every season throats
the air both night and noonday
its summer bugles far remote
from winter’s opportune-day
to kill a mockingbird is sin
for heaven hath no reason
to rape the harmless violin
that breathes no threat of treason
defend his habitat he will
when threatened by intruders
but harmless are his beak and quill
against human invaders
the mocking-male-bird takes a wife
and serenades none other
monogamy his pledge for life
come hell or freezing weather
i hunger for his catalogue
to swell my lean inventory
if but my final epilogue
may be a song of the gentry
© Copyright 2019 October 27
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 28th Oct 2019
| Edited 19th May 2023
Author's Note
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The phrase "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" refers to the intentional and pointless destruction of a creature that does no harm. The mockingbird is a songbird, not a pest; moreover, it is not a game bird. Killing a mockingbird serves no purpose, and therefore is an act of unnecessary cruelty.
http://mydo.cx/ZDIzOGQz
The phrase "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" refers to the intentional and pointless destruction of a creature that does no harm. The mockingbird is a songbird, not a pest; moreover, it is not a game bird. Killing a mockingbird serves no purpose, and therefore is an act of unnecessary cruelty.
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29th Oct 2019 9:18pm
6th Nov 2019 3:59pm
I don't know the myna, Tallen. I have, however, just researched it and found that you are right.
A major difference is the species: mockingbirds belong to the family Mimidae, while myna birds are starlings. Both have obviously been pets -- until laws against caged-bird practices took effect.
cab
A major difference is the species: mockingbirds belong to the family Mimidae, while myna birds are starlings. Both have obviously been pets -- until laws against caged-bird practices took effect.
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Anonymous
30th Oct 2019 1:09am
No truer words, My Dear Brother, for continuing to tear down someone is useless & a sin. We are to build each other up & not kill their spirit. Nice & profound write.
Blessing.
Blessing.
6th Nov 2019 4:04pm
Here you are again, Chyna!
Thank you for taking the extra time to leave verbal feedback. You have dramatically extended the conversation, for which I am grateful.
You came to DUP to support a friend, you say, but you have also extended yourself to encouraging and supporting others. I'm a beneficiary of that kind spirit.
Sincerely
cab
Thank you for taking the extra time to leave verbal feedback. You have dramatically extended the conversation, for which I am grateful.
You came to DUP to support a friend, you say, but you have also extended yourself to encouraging and supporting others. I'm a beneficiary of that kind spirit.
Sincerely
cab
Anonymous
6th Nov 2019 8:12pm
You're so very welcome. I was encouraged by the many well penned poems that you all have inspired me to go back to writing myself (along with a turn in my physical health giving me more time to rest & write), I thank you all for that. I will be more active with this web page for. As far as my friend, I still encourage them, but I have met more friends to encourage, which has included you, my friend.
Blessing.
Blessing.
3rd Nov 2019 3:21am
6th Nov 2019 4:06pm
You have redeemed yourself by virtue of your kind thought! Thank you, Vickie. I'm glad this one resonates with you.
Sincerely
cab
Sincerely
cab
