Saturday, May 24, 2025

the clearing of birds

the men
come with their long ladder
to remove
the bird nests
in the soffit
of the house.
no more
chirping or flapping
of wings,
no more eggs
and straw,
or droppings raining
down.
i see them on the fence
staring up
at me
through the window.
disappointed in
who i am.

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