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Ode to Birds

One look at the sky
 And I knew.
One look at them soar
Decided me.
I want to be a bird.
I want to fly as far as I can.
Dressed up feathers
Never looked so good.
Let me be a blue jay
And I promise
I’ll show you how to fly.
Yes, I’ll risk getting tired.
Just let me be a bird
Flying higher than the clouds
Rain falling on my feathers
While I remain undamaged
No rain seeped inside
More clean than wet.
Forget the music I sing,
I’ll turn around and
Count to three.
Just turn me into a bird.
Go ahead.
I’m half free
Already.