The Bird Keepers Mistake

Have you ever seen A bird keeper at a loss? When he sees his mistake, As a million sparrows flutter out their cage. Have you ever watched him As he frantically flails his arms in the air, Like a mad man, Reaching amidst his confusion and the bird’s attempts at freedom? Watch their wings slip through his fingers, A million times, As he tries to control their outburst, Before they level the sky Loose feathers in the air and in his hair Memories of his mistake, When he left the latch open.