No wonder wild birds are scared of humans,
When we fill skies with drones, missiles and shells.
Research shows traumatic stress disorder
That lasts for decades where we create hell.
Once their habitats are violated
Birds steer well clear of two legged
destroyers,
Once bitten twice shy, inquisitiveness
Transforms into long term paranoia.
Where we’ve waged war it’s much harder to watch
Close up freedom displays of birds on wing,
Further we drive them away through battles
Harder becomes for us to hear them sing.
Why would any species coexist with us,
When all we do is throw them under bus?

Harry Rogers in the Red Bedroom 13th November 2022.