Two of them flit here and there, alighting on a chosen balcony, on the 15th story apartment building next door.
Another seems to be on its own
A lone wolf
This seems like a good spot
it must think to itself
But, does it really think things through much, this birdbrain?
I spot a fourth bird, wandering around the glass roof below. It follows the lines of the rectangular panels.
Pathways to where, I’m not sure exactly
I marvel at the neck, constantly in motion, back-and-forth, a massive logging saw, metronoming as the pigeon makes its way
And I still wonder what’s going on inside their heads.
This seems like a good spot
Am I safe?
What’s that thing?
Can I eat this?
And I wonder whether trading spots with these winged heads would be a step up
A less stressful life
Empty your mind
Focus on what’s right in front of you
Be present
And enjoy the ride.
Get Up Eight 
Way to write with a different perspective! Being in the present and not weighted by the world’s woes sounds divine just about now. I wonder what it’s like to be a crow- the freedom of flight and also the ability to imprint memories to their lineage? Rabbit hole of research commencing.
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Talk about experimenting with a different POV! My favorite part was the series of questions. “Am I safe?” Is poignant. “Can I eat this?” Made me laugh but for the pigeon it is serious, right? It’s always a healthy exercise to wonder and to put ourselves in another’s ‘shoes’!
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What to the bird brain is the process of thinking? Really enjoyed taking a moment to explore the possibilities through your slice. Was not expecting the connection to trading places – a fascinating twist.
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I love your imaginings of what is going on in their heads, and your question of whether swapping spots with the birds would be a step up. I also enjoyed the phrase to describe the pigeon off on its own–“lone wolf”–what a great contrast between the two animals!
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