Published in The New Croton Review Fall/2022
When God picked up his pallet.
He knew just what to do.
He chose the brightest colors
To make a bird like you.
The blue is so majestic,
A redbreast to amaze.
Your wings chartreuse and purple
Deserve the highest praise.
Kaleidoscope of brilliance,
A wonder to behold
Wrapped up in one small bunting,
Creating joy untold.
Oh herald of such music,
You trill your song so sweet.
You grace earth with your presence.
I pray that soon we’ll meet.
And if my prayer is granted
I’m sure that I will say
I saw a bit of heaven
On loan from God this day.