A Migrant Bird's Perspective

Jets and planes have conquered the sky 
Just like us, fly over the deep blue ocean
They have copied us, use avian highways 
But, why are the  singles  unable to fly?
They have made mechanical giants
Which will carry  many of them. 
A pilot navigates the way
They will sit in comfort 
Happily drinking champagne 
Once a pilot asked me, what's your Avian secret?


Our eyes are large for a sharp eyesight 
In air and water, we see well. 
Tube shaped nose enhances smell
Hooked bill is for gripping the fish while flying
The feet at the back,propel us from behind when diving 
Narrow wings regulate, turbulence while flying 
The thickly dense plumage is for  insulation 
The long wingspans produce aerodynamic lift
We can read the sun and stars
Parents teach us navigation skills
Instincts, landmarks, all these help
If you want to fly, this is all, I could say 
Now that we know each other well
I have an important thing to tell

As you know friend, over the time we have evolved well. 
Natural problems, predators and storms are manageable 
Human threats like power lines and hunters are the worst of all
Destroyed habitats, changed environments, make it unbearable 
Turtle dove and many other sea birds now face  extinction 
 Please be kind. Save our migrants without restriction
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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