Cathy, I have read the responses to your post since the first day. I am sorry for their loss. Many times I had to leave this thread because it was so sad. It is not Just a bird, cat dog, etc. For all of us, our pets are family. Their loss deeply affects us.

This is the first time I have seen this poem. It makes me think of another. I am sure all of us have come across it at some time. "I will lend to you a bird"