Tribute to Sunny, my parrot

[Kestrel]

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As some of you may know, my 3 yr old parrot passed away. I wrote this poem about him.


Oh, Sunny
Your feathers were a form of natural art.
Without you, I feel so torn apart
You broke my heart
I just wish I could've been there from the start.

Oh, Sunny
You were so misused
You never deserved to get abused
You must have been so confused
When you were often bruised.

Oh, Sunny
You used to shine so bright
But then you lost your fight
And I lost my light
Without you, how will I be alright?

Oh, Sunny
Did I make a mistake?
Or did something inside you break?
Your loss has been a physical ache
My smile now is often fake.

Oh, Sunny
Without you, I'm so blue
What else can I do?
In my life, you were the glue
And, oh, how I miss you.

Oh, Sunny
You were just a stray,
Trapped in a world so gray
Imagine my dismay
Now, how will I be okay?

Oh, Sunny
I tried to bring you to safety
But I think I'm going crazy,
and everything seems shaky
All 'cause I lost my baby.

Oh, Sunny.

 

[VioletVelvet]

Oh this is just so lovely

 

[Martillo]

Oh this is just so lovely

Hahahahaha, with that avatar and that comment = win


By the way, that's real love (:'()

 

[Kestrel]

Oh this is just so lovely

Thank you.

Hahahahaha, with that avatar and that comment = win
By the way, that's real love (:'()

Thanks. I really did love him, and I still miss him.

 

[Daisie]

It's always so sad when a pet dies, because they're not just pets, they're friends. Companions. They're always there when you need them, no matter what size or shape. Love them, and they love you. I love birds, and can sympathize. Call me crazy, but I've had many roosters that were very close, and my heart ached when they passed. (:'()

 

[Kestrel]

It's always so sad when a pet dies, because they're not just pets, they're friends. Companions. They're always there when you need them, no matter what size or shape. Love them, and they love you. I love birds, and can sympathize. Call me crazy, but I've had many roosters that were very close, and my heart ached when they passed. (:'()

It's not crazy. It's like a family member died.

 

[Daisie]

Yeah. I have a touch for chickens. They always seem to fall asleep in my arms. Then I just luv on 'em.


Either way, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your pal was very important to you, and this is a good way to remember them.

 

[Kestrel]

Yeah. I have a touch for chickens. They always seem to fall asleep in my arms. Then I just luv on 'em.
Either way, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your pal was very important to you, and this is a good way to remember them.

Thanks. I'm that way with most birds. Sunny was a rescue who had been abused, neglected and abandoned, but he learned to trust me.

 

[Daisie]

How can anyone seriously abuse a BIRD? Let alone anything else? Abusive people make me sick. I've seen the effects it has on animals - mostly horses.

 

[Kestrel]

How can anyone seriously abuse a BIRD? Let alone anything else? Abusive people make me sick. I've seen the effects it has on animals - mostly horses.

He was neglected and wasn't socialized as a baby. At the pet store, an employee stuck his hand in the cage. Sunny got scared and bit him, so the guy slapped Sunny and refused to feed him. Somebody else bought him, but brought him back. When I got him, he was 3 months old. When he was 2, I was finally able to hold and pet him.

 

[Daisie]

Just because you get bitten from a scared animal doesn't mean it deserves punishment >.<


Kudos to you for taking him in! All animals should be treated with a warm welcome to the world!

 

[Kestrel]

Just because you get bitten from a scared animal doesn't mean it deserves punishment >.<
Kudos to you for taking him in! All animals should be treated with a warm welcome to the world!

He saved me emotionally.

 

[Daisie]

And you saved him, too.

 

[JokerValentine]

Screw just a poem. If I knew anything about music, I could write a song out of that work!


Very good job. And I offer my condolences.

 

[Kestrel]

And you saved him, too.

We definitely saved each other.

Screw just a poem. If I knew anything about music, I could write a song out of that work!
Very good job. And I offer my condolences.

Well, thank you. That means a lot.

 

[VioletVelvet]

Hahahahaha, with that avatar and that comment = win
By the way, that's real love (:'()

Hahaha I didn't realize it until you pointed that out, now I cannot stop laughing! xD

 

[Mythee]

You loved your parrot dearly. I'm sure they loved you back.


After many years, my flock of budgies dwindled away to none, so I feel you. I will always miss hearing their song every morning. They were kind and beautiful creatures.

 

[Kestrel]

You loved your parrot dearly. I'm sure they loved you back.
After many years, my flock of budgies dwindled away to none, so I feel you. I will always miss hearing their song every morning. They were kind and beautiful creatures.

I'm sure. I've had the pleasure of owning budgies as well. I'm sorry for your loss as well.

 

[Jazzy]

I like the constant repetition of the title, as well as the AAAA BBBB pattern. Was your parrot really abused? That's horrible. RIP Sunny

 

[Kestrel]

I like the constant repetition of the title, as well as the AAAA BBBB pattern. Was your parrot really abused? That's horrible. RIP Sunny

Thank you so much for reading.


Yeah, he was. He most likely came from a mill. When I got him, he was only 3 months old, and had been in 1-2 homes previously. He had been neglected, and was pretty skinny when I got him. He got spooked, and bit an employee. The guy slapped him and refused to feed him afterwards. His cage was so tiny he couldn't spread his wings all the way. When I first brought him home, he would spend all his time cowering in the back corner. He flinched away when I reached out to touch him. He would hoard his food, and wouldn't eat it all at once for the first several weeks I had him. It took 2 years for him to trust me enough to let me touch him, and I was the only one who could ever hold him. He was scared of everyone else, especially men.


This him the day I brought him home. Sorry it's not great quality. It was on my cell phone. His feathers were ratty, etc.<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2016_05/57a8c9a325251_Sunny222.jpg.9de901c751db6c5aa6ca0e2c1011c514.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="123126" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2016_05/57a8c9a325251_Sunny222.jpg.9de901c751db6c5aa6ca0e2c1011c514.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p>


This was him after about 2 years of food care, and good food every day.


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[Jazzy]

That's wonderful. You did a good thing. I'm sorry for the loss

 

[Kestrel]

That's wonderful. You did a good thing. I'm sorry for the loss

Thank you. I still blame myself, but I don't know what else could I have done. The vet said she thought the early abuse and neglect could have drastically shortened his lifespan. He was a sun conure, and should have loved 20-30 years, but thanks to some stupid, selfish humans, I only had 3 years and 5 days with him. I'm glad I was able to eventually hold him, though. I'd give almost anything to be able to hold him one more time.


I did get to sit with him and hold him as he passed away, so he wasn't alone, and I know that he'll never be hungry, or lonely, it scared or hurt ever again.