Soft downy feathers

Nestled in branches of oak

Tiny heart beating

Wings slowly growing

Stretching thin and fragile self

Mother’s song echoes

First trembling branch hop

Courage flutters in small breast

Testing gentle winds

Feathers now sleek black

Strength building with each new flight

Leaving nest behind

Soaring high above

Boundless sky embraces wings

Blackbird freely sings

By Paul Baldry (LongJohn)

This poem trace the bird’s development from a vulnerable chick to a confident, free-flying creature, capturing the progression of growth, independence, and ultimate freedom. Each poem builds upon the previous one, showing the gradual transformation of the Black Bird.