Winged wonders....

My little nephew...the bird whisperer!

 

I am super aware of these beautiful creatures since my balcony had been unceremoniously taken over by a determined pair of doves, just over a month ago. I must confess, I was very apprehensive, but what I witnessed was the most beautiful form of commitment and total dedication to protect, feed and care of a very scruffy looking ball of feathers....ever. 

 

 

 

After 6 weeks of close company, I witnessed the first flight to freedom!
 

 

Today, I felt like a proud parent, softly shooing him on, and with one last look over a still baby-feathered wing, he inelegantly flew/fell over the railing. I checked to make sure the landing was safe, but his two care-takers were right on hand, guiding him along gently. Aaaahhhhh... I was witness to a miracle today:) 

 

 

 

 

O world-ignorance,
Although
You have shackled my feet,
I am free.

Although
You have chained my hands,
I am free.

Although
You have enslaved my body,
I am free.

I am free because I am not of the body.
I am free because I am not the body,
I am free because I am the soul-bird
That flies in Infinity- Sky.
I am the soul-child that dreams
On the Lap of the immortal King Supreme.

Sri Chinmoy