Tuesday 3 December 2013

Swift? Swallow? Who Knows...

Every time I am down and out
as life gives me my share of blows and raps
I watch you soar, swift and high
an acrobat, soaring in the sky

My troubles leave me, just for a while
and my mind soars with you, leaving my
troubles far behind, just for a moment
just for a while, just for a while

What art thou called, I know not, bird
A swift? A swallow? Mearnsi? Apus?
All I know is that, you are to me
Hope, just for a while, just for a while.

- (c) The City Warbler



If you know the name of this bird, do let me know.