Fly Away

Fly away, little sparrow,

Fly to the wide blue sky,

Enjoy your new-found freedom,

Of this I won’t deny.

I’m so happy to see your wing

No longer bruised and broken,

So pleased to release you,

Of this I’ve often spoken.

I’ve fed you with my hand,

Cared for all your needs,

Brought you back to health,

Fed you with finest seeds.

Your feathers were so dirty,

At death’s door you did appear

But, with a little kindness

You revived, to my great cheer.

So, now, with a little sadness

I send you back to your friends,

And as I watch you stretch you wings

A shiver down my spine it sends;

I’m happy now that you are free,

Back to where you belong

Perhaps you’ll return to my window-sill

And reward me with your song…