Bird As Prophet

Christine Fellows

Bird came to my window, and said, "What?
You let me in there once, now what the hell?
What I wouldn't give for arms to hold you
We are creatures of such like desire"

I said, "Sorry, but I didn't mean it then
Now I know that I am sorrier than I have ever been"

Fevered was the night you first appeared
You flew around my kitchen drunk and wild
I held out my hand and there you landed
And begged for me to put you back outside

I said, "Sorry, but I didn't mean it then
Now I know that I am sorrier than I have ever been"
You said, "Lately I've been doubtful of the spring
You should stay right here and I'll take care of everything"

Bird flew through my window and said
"Look at me I have flown right through this glass unscathed"
"But bird," I cried, "That window was wide open"
Then he stared right through me in the strangest way