Feathers

In my blind effort

I had sewn the crow’s feathers

To my own shoulder blades

I admit

My idea was ill conceived

But I had to fly to the top of the mountain

To see you one more time

Instead, in my leap of faith

I fell to the ground

And the coroner announced my death

© 2026 David Greg Harth

26.01.28.10.45.45@345ParkNYC

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