Flying

That startling thrush
rushed through wilding winds,
gliding and floating
and flying within

while searching for food
and twigs to build nests,
and linings and ledges
for all guests to rest,

when a sparrow swooped
by and said "how do you do?",
I mean what I say sir,
I mean it times two!"

And she briefly relaxed
her magnificent wings
and fluttered there coyly,
considering things;

and indeed at long last,
feathers silken and smooth,
she said "oh dear sir, you're
back in the groove!"