blackbird

the most beautiful thing I saw today

a blackbird with the orangest of beaks

having a splashing good time

in a plastic container of water

how refreshing, sparrow looked on in awe

as blackbird dipped his head in the water

laid before him, once, twice, thrice

he flapped his wings so boldly

dispersing millions of droplets
all around bird song grew louder

as if to say

blackbird you handsome beaut!

continue cleaning your feathers
you're so darn cute!

so dutiful, so beautiful

blackbird you are, da one!