Three Birds sat on a Ledge

A Poem

“Three birds” by jasondbay is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Three birds sat on a ledge,

Singing their hearts, merging their tones —

Suddenly one broke off into a song of its own.

The others confused,

Then worried — horrified — fluttering with rage.

How dare this bird break off from their song,

A sigh — a breath — a heave — a push.

Down went the bird who dare shook,

the harmony of the rest.

Two birds sat on a ledge,

singing their hearts, merging their tones —