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The physics and linguistics of scaring a bird

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By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished about a year ago 1 min read
The physics and linguistics of scaring a bird
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I scared the bird that was looking for food, wings flapping around with fear

He flew away, in a panic landed on a wire and chewed on it for relief

The electrical wire was damaged, it turned off my lights in a sizzle and crackle

I found your lost voice in my heart in the dark; the bird sang out a mournful farewell to its lost breakfast as

I felt the warmth of the words in a book in the dark—-raised like secret braille.

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About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

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Outstanding

Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago

    Oh my, that last line! That was my favourite. Your poem was absolutely beautiful!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    This is beautiful, Melissa. Well done.

  • Pamela Williamsabout a year ago

    Poignant and beautiful

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