Winslow

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You deserved more of a life than you got. 

One without fear and without pain.

When I first saw you, I knew I had to protect you 

I had to get you far, far away from that place 

I didn't know if you were going to live 

I was so scared of hurting you 

I took turns holding you and your sisters 

They never liked me much 

But you would run to me and peep, peep, peep until I held you 

I kept you warm

Made sure you were clean 

I stayed awake that first night 

I was terrified you would freeze 

Or that you were in pain 

You were so scared 

And so small 

And you couldn't tell me where it hurt

But I loved you 

I came to see you everyday 

Until you needed me less 

Then it was every other day 

Then once a week 

I haven't seen you in two weeks now 

And now I never will again.

You died scared and in pain 

I failed you 

If only I had been there, I'd have chased that dog away 

I would have protected you 

I'm so sorry

You deserve so much more than this 

You deserve to be remembered 

I loved you so much


In memory of Bea, Betty, Harriet, Meredith, and Windslow. You were more than just chickens to me.

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