I can't see the bird
The king stole my house for
I don't see the owl

I don't see the bird
On whose altar my freedom burns
I don't see the owl

It must hide itself well
A wise camouflage
From "man who cannot see"

I don't see the bird
On whose wings due process goes
I don't see the owl

I don't see the bird
Scrub the rivers spotless, but
I don't see the owl

© 1997 Bruce V. Bracken