counting blue birds
certain things bring tears to my eyes
but I’m not about to let anyone
in on my little secrets
she asked me ‘penny for my thoughts’
and I replied how I really miss
counting blue birds from the deck
autumn was short and the winter cruel
and I was forced to retreat
back to the days of my youth
how I wanted her to accompany me
but I needed her to stay behind
in case they return while I’m away
january two thousand nineteen
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