Sparrow
Sparrow
Little bird, little bird, for whom do you call?
Little bird, little bird, can you hear me at all?
Little bird, little bird-it’s winter and you’re late
Little bird, little bird-you’ll freeze at this rate!
Little bird, little bird: what scars are these?
Little bird, little bird; don’t flinch, it’s me…
Little bird, little bird, once you were happy; once you were free!
Little bird, little bird, your song is gone- that’s plain to see.
Little bird, little bird you should have stayed in your cage…
Little bird, little bird within the ribs, I hear your heart’s rage…
Little bird, little bird: No more fluttering wings, all that’s left is a ghost…
Little bird, little bird: my heart is silenced by such an innocence lost.
KTupua
December 2023