The answer is in the birds
their words, their inflection
wake to the way they take a bath
feel when feelings present 
Splash splash Splishity splash
letting water weave thru feathers
a seed a worm
the tiniest piece of grain 
a perky hop from rock to branch
taste the way they savour 
crafting days to a song 
when all is stilled 
and darkness blank
take notes from hope and cheer
winged answers to the dark 
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backyard birdbath, Agoura, CA