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Smack, bang,

Beak first,

You've seen the worst.

Reflections beckon,

Mating season.

Your eyes were wide,

Wider than mine.

My window cracked,

Your neck snapped.

Everyone I'll ever know will die.

Everyone I'll never know will die.

I checked on you,

Something to do.

Told all my sins,

To your crooked wings.

Stray bird,

Dead bird,

Hear these words:

I've died too,

And I love you.