As Me: A Story of Birds, People, The Second World War, and Reincarnation
© 2022 Jennifer Spangler. All rights reserved. This story is dedicated to Walter, the pigeon who died on January 23, 2022 in my arms from injuries sustained during a hawk strike. As he died, Walter tried to fly one last time, flapping his good wing and trying to flap his hurt wing with his shoulder muscles. I miss you everyday, Walter. In 2019 I found two hurt birds. The dove passed away because he couldn’t get veterinary care. The pigeon died within minutes from his injuries. This story is my daydream, my prayer, for what I wished could have happened for them. Twenty-First Century 2019 Saturday, April 20, 2019 9:40a “You did well, son. I’m proud of you.” The little dove turned and looked at his father’s handsome brow...