If I Could Choose

I’d be a bird
a bird that has never existed before
a little bird
a red and yellow bird with black speckles
greenish legs
and a softly curving beak
maybe even a crest

A bird that could be easily overlooked

I would choose a beautiful song
lilting, trilling
that I would sing
from where I was hidden
in the darkness of the summer leaves

Just so you would look

And then I would flit into sight
a bird you’ve never seen before
a bird you’ll never see again
a bird no one will ever believe you’ve seen
A bird you will forever be looking to see
just one more time