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kites are one thing
but I have noticed that the birds
have no strings
and whether it is true or not
doesn't matter
but I have looked upon you
as a wounded sparrow
to be lifted
and cupped in my hand
careful
not to touch your broken wing
and there were times
when you pecked me viciously
over things I could not fathom
but then god knows
what a sorry sight
I made
bending over you
in such concerned pity
so
I left the cage open
hoping you'd be off
and suddenly
it comes to my attention
that the front door
has been carefully left ajar
I notice this
as the morning sun
is pouring across the floor
and if either of us should fly
without a song
it will all have been for nothing |
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And he stood solid
Letting the sharp
Word edges bounce off and
Fall away
Until we could come together
Again and touch |
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