Mother Bird

Shirley A Mandel
Lord. I'm bipolar,
and life has been turbulent,
but I'm going to be OK.
I dwell in the safety of your wings,
and your pinions protect me.

Jesus,
You are my Mother Bird.

Published by Shirley A Mandel

Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as...  View profile

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  • Carol Bengle Gilbert6/2/2010

    I like the mother bird concept.

  • Verna Hendrickson5/11/2010

    Shirley. I hope for all of God's doves to surround you.

  • Ranee Wright5/1/2010

    sweet!

  • R.C. Johnson5/1/2010

    You will definitely be just fine in His protection.

  • M. M. Rooni4/27/2010

    down with fever and hundreds of notifications piled up... another generic commenting day

  • Verna Hendrickson4/24/2010

    Shirley, I know your chin is up! That's what makes you so beautiful.

  • Jennifer Bove4/23/2010

    powerful!

  • Michele Starkey4/23/2010

    Yes, Shirley, this too shall pass :) cheers!

  • Malina Debrie4/23/2010

    You're going to be okay!

  • J L Weaver4/23/2010

    I'm bipolar and this poem is very comforting... I'm going to print it out and hang it next to my desk. Thanks for sharing.

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