Bird of Perfection     

vintage winged creation

worded paper perfection

parchment fanned feather

spread out for fine weather

elegantly crafted creature

a beady eyed treasure

red pastel painted chest

sculptured by the best

beauty from head to tail

this bird of great detail

on slender gripped feet

dark, sleek and complete

perched neatly on my finger

but for a moment to linger 

© Lissie Bull 2022

inspired by a photo entitled Handmade vintage paper and wood Robin, 

taken by ZackMcLaughlin and found on Deviantart