a brand new bird by John Destalo

Mar 2019

I do not want to fly

the earth is young
and soft and green

my legs are skinny
but strong

and I like to run

my wings
can lift me

if let them

but I choose
to use them

differently

to hold and
be held

Written by

John Destalo 55/M/Harrisburg, PA

(55/M/Harrisburg, PA)

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