Upon finding a dead sparrow in our yard,
my toddler granddaughter pleaded to
bring it back to life.
Her first real heartbreak.
NAR © 2023
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Authors Note: If a person comes across a dead sparrow, it could mean the loss of freedom, innocence or something personal in one’s life. However, this loss could also indicate that a new beginning is coming for that person.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Really heartbreaking, Nancy, house sparrows are lovable birds, but I resonate with your note. A nice point!
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It was a sad day for all of us – another part of the oft harsh realities of life. Hopefully Colette’s heartbreaks will be few and far between. Thanks for sharing your thoughts today.
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I remember this heartbreak!
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Hopefully hers will be few and far between.
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Sweet soul. 🦋
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Lovely comment, Michele. Thank you so much.
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You are welcome, Nancy. I feel her sadness.
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so sad. I remember retrieving a great tit’s body from the road before it got squished, and did the same for a blackbird. It’s bad enough when they are hit by a car and die instantly, but to be run over again and again was upsetting to me, so I took them home and buried them in the garden.
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It’s the right thing to do. Well done, Di. ❤︎
I hope you can check this out when you have some time:
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Have checked it out Nancy. Thank you, It was worth the look. He’s quite a guy.
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Sweet poem! Love the last line and the thought it provokes.
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Thank you, Layla. It’s unrealistic to hope this will be her only heartbreak.
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I’m going with the later.. sweet lesson
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All we can do is try our best to protect our little ones.
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That’s so very true🙏🏼
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Aww, such a sad conversation that must have been.
The symbolism behind a dead sparrow was interesting to read though.
And it’s been ages since I heard that song! Thank you, Nancy 😊
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Yes, her first exposure to loss.
I found that symbolic meaning while looking for an image for my story; I thought people would find it interesting.
That song is so typical of the 80s sound and it was great to hear again. I look forward to doing these prompts every week, Sammi!
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Yeah, first heartbreak.:-(
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It must have been a very difficult conversation.
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Oh, how she cried.
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I have a very special part in my heart for sparrows. For years they were my constant companion in my garden… there was a female that every time I had something to eat, she would come and go from the chair I was sitting until I get up and serve them their meal… You won’t ignore me, boy 😆.
And then the cats of the neighborhood made sure to drive them away… damn cats.
Rich symbolism in ancient myths for sparrows…. from soul bearers to symbols of divine care.
And so the little one entered for the first time the river of pain and loss…
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We try to shelter them for as long as possible from the heartbreaking realities of life; it is the struggle of Sisyphus!
Lovely to read your sparrow story, Nick. I can picture it happening in my mind’s eye. 🐦⬛
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aaaw… truly sad🤍
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It was; our little one was truly heartbroken.
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their tender hearts 🤍🙏
hugs her way 🤗
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Aww, heartbreaking 💔
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It was. We dug a hole and said a little prayer for the sparrow. This is life.
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Yes it is. And kids also need to know the realities of life
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