How can we who love our fids not stop and acknowledge
The passing of one who devoted years of teaching and caring
He had a heart and deep love for these feathered angels
He set into motion a way to instruct us, of their care, and of sharing

The love he had for these intelligent and loving creations
He stepped out with his love into a new field barely known
Telling the online world that birds are not bird-brained at all
Setting into place, a venue where all could go and be shown

All things necessary to ensure that our feathered angels would live
Happy and healthy lives and that their emotional needs would be met
He must have been needed On the Other Side of the Rainbow Bridge
I am certain that he is surrounded by millions of birds, many who did not forget

That he was there, in the beginning, to educate all of us so ignorant
Of the proper care and foods that they would need for a long, healthy life
It was the first place I found when my feathered angel came to live with me
I loved him so very much and my heart was so afraid and filled with strife

So I searched the net for someone who could tell me what was needed to be done
Ensuring a long and happy life to this bit of fluff who quickly stole my heart
I found a place called Tiel Talk and my journey had begun and my pathway laid
Thank you, Ken, for giving us a pathway upon which to walk and not depart

I’m sure the brilliance of the feathers there must daunt the keenest eye
Conversations with the multitude and the sounds of sweet, sweet grinding beaks
Is truly heaven for you, sir, as you go about identifying species not yet known
We thank you, for your legacy to so many of us, upon itself bespeaks…

You will be missed

Juanita – August 31, 2004