Today,

Saw a pigeon, lying to itself.

Trying to convince itself it was a pigeon.

Saw it staring hard, hard into the mirror

Searching for the truth.

Watched it stare at the alien beak and plumes

Until a tail and a wet nose manifested.

Saw the pigeon cry when it remembered that the dog inside was different to the pigeon outside.

Saw other pigeons laughing.

Dogs unsure about how to react.

A hybrid canine with feathers.

 

Squirrel says to pigeon,

‘Mate, you be a dog.

Let’s go find your bark.’

Pigeon smiles.

 

Last week,

Saw a dog with a beak.

Dog was chasing sticks and leaves.

Other dogs playing too.

Dog didn’t lie to itself.

It ruffled its feathers and was free.