on the backyard pear
the first of many new leaves
and a lone blackbird
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Blackbird, O blackbird,
why are you calling the oak
by another name?
Why
Why does the blackbird
ruffle his feathers so? It’s
only the first snow.
Hat
the scarecrow’s new hat—
a landing place for blackbirds
and stray autumn leaves
Balance
Blackbird, O blackbird,
how do you balance your song
on that falling leaf?
Seeking
Blackbird on the wing,
seeking shelter for the night,
will your flight be long?
Hurry
Why do you hurry
toward the faraway mountains,
blackbird, O blackbird?
