Birdy Bird
in the cage
of the cat
the bird
flew not where
and even if
not with half a wing
on the mend
with the blue sky
in her eye
and the glint of sun
threaded through wet needles
she meant to rest
for but a moment
but fell fast asleep
on a limb
too high
and dropped
like a longleaf pine
that lives
but 500 years
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