Noll Recites: "This Little Nest"

My Own found this little nest one fall. Upon close scrutiny, she discovered it was made with Clyde's hair. Clyde was our special canine companion. Tiggy was his best friend. Clyde was adopted from the Human Society when he was two. Despite his diabetes, hypothyroidism and later, retinal blindness, Clyde lived a long, happy and loving life. We miss him.

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This little nest

of grass and hair,

Designed by beak

beyond compare,

In perfect form were

eggs laid there.

Protected, warm

in loving care,

Fledged souls emerged

featherless, bare.

In this gentle nest

of grass and hair,

Made from him

loved beyond compare,

The flightless souls grew

Flew through the air,

Leaving this home

so warm and fair.

Discovered, treasured

beyond compare,

This little nest

woven with

his precious hair.