The One-Legged Starling Starling It would sometimes let out

It would sometimes let out a melodious call

she channeled the Heron’s poise into her movements

the House Finch embodied the essence of selflessness

the struggle brief but intense

It carries a revitalizing energy

The One-Legged Starling Starling It would sometimes let out"A Starling perched outside my kitchen window, its feathers ruffled and its eyes full of sadness. It had been calling for its mate, but there had been no response. The Starling knew that its mate had flown away, leaving it alone, and as the sun began to dip below the horizon, the Starling's calls grew more desperate. It fluttered its wings and cried out, hoping against hope that its mate would hear and return. But the only response was the mournful