The bird of Hermes became tame
instead i opted to remain
the bird called me insane
said "join me, take a master
easy life, food comes faster
He asks only that I sing
and of course, give up my wings"
blood still fresh on its back
for fear of another attack
it gave into domestication
at the price of self mutilation
"Why the wings" was all i could say
"so that I'm unable to stray
but now I'm out of harm's way
nothing could make me regret this day"
I took a deep breathe and stood
regret this day, the bird would
Feathers emerge, full wing span
not an inch left to expand
the bird stared and with a choke
"but how?" the shocked bird spoke
I replied "now that you see
you should've retained majesty"
The bird tried to muster replies
all that came were tears to his eyes