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Mockingbird

May 9, 2011
By firelord SILVER, Queensbury, New York
firelord SILVER, Queensbury, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost


Little mockingbird, little innocence
Sitting up in your tree
You play a beautiful song
To be heard by all
And you keep away from trouble

But when a gun comes along
You start to sing “so long”
And you fly away to better days

Why did you go? I’m sure you know
None of them mean any harm
Come back and take me with you
Whisk me away
And maybe you and I
Will one day, be forever changed

We saw way, into the sun
We’re almost free
We can break this barrier
And fly, fly away
And have peace and serenity

But then a gun came along
You said so long
You left me high and dry

Why did you go? I’m sure you know
None of them mean any harm
Come back and take me with you
Whisk me away
And maybe you and I
Will one day, be forever changed

Spread your wings
Take your flight
Everything will be alright
Let’s soar away
Away from yesterday
Until we reach our heaven


Why did you go? I’m sure you know
None of them meant any harm
Come back and take me with you
Whisk me away
And maybe you and I
Will be forever changed

And maybe you I
Will stay forever changed


The author's comments:
This was recently inspired after reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. We explored the symbols in it, the main one being the Mockingbird. Maybe someday I (we all) can live in a world full of peace. :)

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on Oct. 22 2015 at 9:29 pm
Kiera1332 BRONZE, The Colony, Texas
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I love your username... *quirky grin* the others expressed my thoughts and feelings, I need not say more.

undone said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 7:49 pm
undone, Dfhfhjgtyiuj, Wyoming
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Your welcome.

on Jun. 12 2011 at 4:08 pm
firelord SILVER, Queensbury, New York
8 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost

:) thanks a bunch

on Jun. 11 2011 at 6:53 pm
firelord SILVER, Queensbury, New York
8 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost

Thanks you guys :)

I had no idea it would be this popular with people :D

And the second the last line should be "you and I"


on Jun. 11 2011 at 5:41 pm
Tough_Heart SILVER, Abc, South Dakota
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Being saved gives you fire insurance. Burn or turn :)&quot; -my pastor<br /> I don&#039;t mind living in a man&#039;s world as long as I can be a woman in it. Marylin Monroe<br /> All men are equal before fish. Herbert Hoover

You should send it to music producers!! My uncle's one!

undone said...
on Jun. 11 2011 at 3:40 pm
undone, Dfhfhjgtyiuj, Wyoming
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GREAT SONG!!!

on Jun. 10 2011 at 10:08 pm
firelord SILVER, Queensbury, New York
8 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.&quot; -Robert Frost

Why thank you! :)

on Jun. 10 2011 at 1:18 pm
Tough_Heart SILVER, Abc, South Dakota
7 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Being saved gives you fire insurance. Burn or turn :)&quot; -my pastor<br /> I don&#039;t mind living in a man&#039;s world as long as I can be a woman in it. Marylin Monroe<br /> All men are equal before fish. Herbert Hoover

I love this!! It's so freaking good!