This is the literary weblog of Jeffrey W. Hull, M.D., a pediatrician. It is intended mainly as a place to maintain a collection of poetry created for the enjoyment of a few friends and as an archive for my family. All material is protected by US copyright.

Jeffrey Hull

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Poetry






I marveled at the birds' design,
   At feathers dull or bright;
And wondered at their soaring grace,
   The tips and wheels of flight.

Then walking one fine day a bold
   Idea came to me:
I made a sparrow with my hands
   And then I set it free.

My small creation fled with joy
   Away upon its skies
But now that made with such great care
   I hardly recognize.

So now I watch and wonder yet
   Just how it came to be:
I made a sparrow with my hands
   And then I set it free.


© 2011 Jeffrey Hull
posted by Jeffrey Hull, 2:21 PM

3 Comments:

That was very lovely.
The picture was extraordinary.
The magic and wonder of small creatures, human or other, really is something isn't it?
Anonymous Lisa D., at 8:29 PM  
Dear Jeffrey,
this is simply beautiful.
Thank you also for your wonderful encyclopaedia for parents. I have bookmarked it for all the people I know who could use this information.
Deep Respect,
KC
Anonymous KC, at 2:29 AM  
I marvel at this work every time.
Blogger Robin Morrison, at 9:59 PM  

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