Empty

Dry twigs with care were placed, where lie sprigs of grass now a waste

Young have left an abandoned nest, a home bereft where snakes do rest 

Only feathers where once laid eggs, lonely scale tethers and dried shell dregs

Once a place of joy so dear, now disgrace and a bird's hidden fear

Reviews

[Desert Knave]

It is strange how dim a cave a home can become when the kids move out. Really strong imagery in this one. ~Jim

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your read and comment. You are right nature's purpose of life has left with genes spread there no longer is a natural need.

[RomaJ]

I can appreciate how much care it takes into building a nest. A safe place to raise young. Each twig was carefully chosen and placed. To see it abandoned and left to the vipers. It aches of life and loss. This is the sad part of nature that we must accept. Atleast the nest seemed to be well lived in.. and that's what matters. We could always use more empathy and compassion in this world.

Soren, was the spelling of the title intentional? Because I read it as empathy...
Roma

[Soren]

No Roma I just noticed before I read your review that the title was a typo and should be empty so I changed it. It is odd that it could be taken for empathy as a typo as well. No they call it empty nest syndrome when the children leave and the parental relationship suffers. I deeply appreciate your read and support my friend

[RomaJ]

Ah I see.. typos happen. Sometimes when I reply to comments, I wish there was an option to edit it haha because when I reread my comments and see all my typos, it makes me cringe. Your welcome, Soren. I always enjoy reading your poetry and stunning metaphors. I might not always get it right but your metaphors make me think and it is a pleasure read

[Soren]

You are too kind and it is most appreciated