Tony
Sims
Thursday 28th March 2002AD.
© photograph Helen Harmer 2001; © text Tony Sims 2002.
Once and Future Andy Shriekbeak!
Who Defended His Honour With His Beak
But Who was also Generous with His Thanks
Praising with Beak Kisses.
His Last Weeks
Saw His Discovery
Of Dried Fruit
And Short Course
Long Distance Running.
Such that up to the Stroke
He was in Ecstasy!
In His Last Minutes
He Kissed Those He Loved
And Died As He Lived
Attempting One Last
Shriek With His Beak !!
ANDY SHRIEKBEAK DIED
9.15 pm SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2001AD
MUCH MISSED !!
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The above Ode was written that night, shortly after his death.
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| This
is Andy Shriekbeak; a photograph taken by Helen Harmer at
her home in August 2001, just before he and Ludwig Van
Budgie-Bird moved into my care. That is a Cos Lettuce
Leaf that he is eyeing intently. Before he discovered
Dried Fruit in December 2001, Lettuce was something he
was very passionate about, although over-indulgence gave
him the runs. The photograph is taken through Ludwig's
cage, hence the plethora of bars! One must remember also,
that small birds often value their cages as a protection.
Budgies who roam secure homes, return to their cages to
roost at night. Tony
Sims © photograph Helen Harmer 2001; © text Tony Sims 2002. |
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