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| white birds gathered in the trees. poised and still, they crowded sodden winter-heavy branches. there were so many that i gave up counting and surrendered to the quiet tribute that i sensed was blossoming above. |
| in rain-filled air and silent, like the birds, the spirits of my loved ones gathered round, in that eternal moment i was in their Love. loneliness released its anchor from my aching heart and i flew as one with them, to the crowded branches high above, borne aloft on memories so exquisite in perfection i could barely breathe my joy when the songs began, and the air exploded with the joy of union. tales of hearts and lives entwined forever in a symphony of miracles and blood engulfed me before soaring wildly from each spirit, bird and branch, until i wept inside the agony and beauty of each one. |
| rain is dripping from the quiet trees, my winter-heavy heart sings with white birds and all around me are the spirits of my loved ones, singing softly, and forever, of our lives. |