A Cheap Bird's Plea

A Cheap Bird's Plea
by Joyce Glass

What is it that my life is worth
How much will you pay
To what extent would you go
If I get ill today?

I know I'm not an expensive bird
My cost is fairly cheap
But what is the price you put on life
For something that you keep?

My wings still spread out the same
My heart still has a beat
So why is it that my cousins
Are the ones you hold so sweet?

I cannot help that I was born
Without a golden egg
Will you still take care of me
Or make me plead and beg?

I rely on you to help me
As I can't do it for myself
Will you take the steps needed
Or just put me on the shelf?

So when you walk by me
Please look me in the eye
If it would come down to it
Would I live or die?

Disclaimer: Use of these services is at the discretion of the consumer; list owner is only providing an advertising media for any advertisers herein and will not take legal responsibility for any of the dealings consumers using the advertisers services herein may have w/any advertiser. Any warranties and/or representations must be given and accepted by consumer directly from business owner/operator. List owner WILL not be held responsible or liable for any purchases made from any supplier advertising herein. This ad board is privately owned. Owner may remove, delete and or block entries at his/her discretion for any reason with or without cause. List owner does not represent blanket or specific endorsement of any product, site or service listed herein, but would appreciate feedback on any problems encountered with any entity listing on this site.