Metamorphosis

He stood on the street corner,

eyes like a forest fire, devouring

cars & people.

I saw him flailing

"this city is not big enough

for the both of us," he wandered off down some

train tracks.

"who needs Wisconsin anyways," I said swallowing tears.

I took off

above the trees

higher than I'd ever imagined.

My wings were wide

My beak was strong

I was a bird

before I knew it,

I was a bird