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February - Crimson Birdsong
​my first of the year – a crimson birdsong 
I love this moment – my crimson birdsong
this is no shepherd’s warning – this crimson birdsong
this is no dusky chorus – this crimson birdsong
it is a truth and a promise – a crimson birdsong
heralding opportunity, possibility – my crimson birdsong

the season past was – it was… just what it was 
I bear it no grudge – it is spent

I’m prepared, stepping out through the open door 
eyes lift to the distant eastern sky
ears tune to the faithful feathered friend

I smile
I am free to enjoy – the crimson birdsong 


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