Surprise Visit

A tiny bird, you sweep into the room
smiling with bright eyes
and a song only silence can hear

each note like a petal falling
from sweet, soft blooms
kissing like mint on the lips

bird resting for only a minute
how fragile this moment
how easy for me to startle you

and watch as you flit away
song over, silence loud now
beneath the fluttering of your goodbye.

(this one is by yours truly)