I am as the vernal bird
boisterous with my call
this verdant earth will hear my cry
my tender, budding song

I am as the vernal bird
a hunger ill-obtained
endowed I am of nature’s gifts
yet I sing until I’m pained

I am as the vernal bird
fearful of my flight
perched above a ghastly aim
I sing with all my might

I am as the vernal bird
eternal vertigo
I will be of wit and promise
I will sing the song I know

be well,
bcb