Whither Goest Thou Little Bird?

whither goest thou little bird?
for whom dost thou sing?
what love hast compelled thee
this melody to bring?
art thou sent by some lover
his beloved to woo?
by thy sweet serenade
his desire to pursue?
i pray this is so, little bird,
it puts hope in my heart
to think love is the motive
for thy beauty and art.
–1/24/10 – 58