The Superb Bird Of Paradise Poem by Mohammad Younus

The Superb Bird Of Paradise,
Sitting quietly on the hedge,
A master shapeshifter!
In his courtship dance,
Ceases to be like a bird,
A hopping, snapping,
geometric abstraction!
As if in an inebriated state,
Throws an enticing smile,
To elicit a flying smile from his mate,
A mystic part of wondrous existence!
Stand here,
There is no need to depart.
Learn from him to care and love
Your better half - your sweetheart!

Mykoul