The Death and Burial of Cock Robin

A charming, rhythmic tableau unfolds as a whole chorus of birds and bugs gathers to honor a fallen friend. The sparrow confesses with a tiny bow‑and‑arrow, the fly bears witness with its keen eye, and the fish offers a dish of fresh blood. Their playful testimonies set the stage for a communal mystery: who truly felled Cock Robin, and how will the woodland world respond?

From the beetle stitching a shroud to the owl hauling a spade, each creature takes on a solemn duty, turning the forest clearing into a bustling funeral hall. The rook reads solemn passages, the lark scribbles a clerk’s notes, and even the bull steps forward to toll the bell. As the wind carries soft sighs and mournful songs, listeners are drawn into a whimsical rite of passage that celebrates loyalty, curiosity, and the gentle humor of nature’s own chorus.