The Swan Song

Such melancholy news… the animal world has received

An assemblage of the wildlife of the world, now bereaved

They encircle him; tears start to pour

Over a succumbing swan, once so adored.

 He lay on the ground; silence was spreading

Sooner or later, he would cease breathing.

As his tears fell, it started to gleam

How handsome he was! How magnificent he had been!

 God’s teardrops fell down like rain

Even His true feelings cannot be restrained.

Mother Nature broke into a storm

Even She fell into despair and forlorn.

 The swan’s death seemed as if the whole world is dying,

As if everyone is hopeless and endlessly crying.

The world’s peace is now at stake

Deceit will arise and tranquillity shall abate.

 The swan wanted to leave something behind

So if anyone misses him, of him it shall remind.

Piercing yet melodic, he broke into a song

Then went off to heaven, where he truly belonged.