Green bird

That is an old poem Written by Aldo

You're like liquid medicine

Helpful, but a total pain

To take in, accept

It's easy to forget what I'll gain

From talking to you,

From accepting your help

Even if I trust you

And know you're concerned for my health

But your niggling and nagging

Doesn't cause *too much* stress;

When your soft voice cradles me

It makes the pain so much less!

I wish you were still here

To tuck me in as I sleep,

To still shield me with great wings

And give me a shoulder on which to weep

To show off your talons

And say you'll use them for me

And even though we know that's a bluff,

It makes me feel supported, I know you're with me

So please come back soon.

And please, ignore my complaints

Because we know they're not heartfelt, I don't resent you at all

I just resent my constraints.