The Empty Nest

The Empty Nest
By Larry Linville

Wonder what mother bird sings
when her babies try their wings?
Do the tears fall from each eye
as the babes decide to fly?
Does she lose a lot of rest
when she sees that empty nest?

Will her sad heart start to rise
when she sees how each one flies?
Will she watch in pride next spring
when she hears them fly and sing?
Will she know she’s passed the test
when that last bird leaves the nest?

Unless a storm comes that way
the nest will all summer stay
to remind her she’s done well
and can rest for quite a spell.
She’ll adjust, take up the slack
knowing one day they’ll be back.

Wonder if the birds have heard
Jesus said God sees each bird?
If they have they know God’s love
is for all, not just the dove.
If they know they’d say to you
that same God also loves you.

So let’s pray that God has blest
every lonely empty nest
and to those nests that hurt most
may he send a heavenly host
to make sad days just a few
and help each see a life that’s new.

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