A swallow
has long pointed wings
and forked tail
This bird is uncommon
in my life
A sparrow
has broad winds
and round tail
I've known this one
my whole Life
A raven
is dark as night
with haunting tale
I'll get to know this dream
in my resting life
A rooster
is a colorful cōck
Sometimes
I fantasize that I'm he
Flightless, earthbound, scavenging
on discarded flesh
We're eating at the crossroad, round midnight
Other times
I wake as a common swallow
"La rondinella che giace, ferita al suolo"
4 Mr. Carter