She captured both Rock and Bird

tied one to the leg of the other

kept them as prisoners

until they knew who was master

then she threw them to the sky



Bird with unbarred wings disappeared

Rock with weighted heart returned

and Rock became her anchor

and Bird became her dream



Now she stands on the forest floor

among the pines and towering firs

Rock still firm beneath her feet

Bird perched high above her

singing songs of love's betrayal



'I offered you my endless skies

you countered with hoods and chains

this song I sing will be the last

to be inspired by your memory'