Just A Bird Poem by Liilia Talts Morrison

I saw a bird when morning came
A black one that is common
In our street where concrete reigns
And car exhausts coughs summon

This ordinary bird just flew
As though he did not wonder
If there would be a seed to eat
Nor length of life to ponder

Though my first feelings when day dawned
Were heavy with foreboding
I could not help from noticing
Some of my dread unloading

For though this bird was nothing rare
Or worthy of great study
Yet his appearance in my view
Was like a welcome buddy

He seemed to say without a word
To leave my thoughts behind me
To rise and spread my human wings
So gentle winds could guide me

Tonight I’m glad to comprehend
This day was brightly molded
As this plain bird with silent nudge
My human wings unfolded.