On Birds
The skies have eyes The trees wings The ground has feet And The water sings. The vultures soar Patiently. The francolins course Timidly. The swans tread Elegantly. The world moves Continuously: The wind turns The water flows The land bellows And the birds They exist. Elemental, Ancient Companionship: When did it begin How can it end. Who has foretold Who has predicted And to what end?