A feathered creature
with its lovely brown feathers, red chest, orange beck

The bird danced around putting on a show
I watched intently
hypnotized

Slowly I approached, the bird taking a few steps back
It teases me, giving me just enough hope to try again
because maybe, just maybe I'll be able to grasp it
have it all to myself

Becoming impatient I reach out for it - nearly grabbing it

Nothing.

It flew away, leaving me watching until I couldn't see it anymore

Now every day I wake up to its beautiful song
haunting me