today i found a magpie
looking the worse for wear
clearly most uncomfortable
his black and white
stained with blood
his painfulness aware
was clearly on his mind
an accident had befallen him
his chivalry a bind
lying there i picked him up
wishing him god speed
i could only feel affection
and a hope he could succeed
magpie hospitalisations
are not common place
rest and care though i could share
and treat him with some grace
tell my friends on facebook
and hope someone will know
how to help our little friend
And really just show
due respect and loving
some rescue remedy
some soft words keep him from the draught
and give him love from me .
Rex Tyler is a Poet, Campaigner, former owner of an organic shop of 30 years, and Public Speaker living in Berkhamsted, UK.