Child and Bird

Imagine perching in that huge gum tree;
I would fly and see for miles,
just like that currawong that slides
between the misty air and dewy grass.

I wonder if that currawong,
inside his bony-birdie-head,
would ever wish that he could be
a walkie-talkie-kid like me?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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May 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM
endearing!!
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January 6, 2024 at 1:19 PM
You described this very well.. nicely done Jeanette..
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January 7, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Thank you for your kind comment :)
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