Where did you descend from, my black feather?
Which bird has decided to let you fall?
Cradling a delicate feather in the palm of my hands,
I gently touch your long soft texture.
Daylight makes you appear dark, weak, and slim.
Useless because the bird has decided to let you go
Hopeless because the bird wants those other feathers but not you
Yet, you brush up against my soft skin.
You are strong and blend in with the color of the night sky.
Unrecognizable in the midst of the chaotic world,
The bird views you as coward and fears you for what you are worth.
I see you as my best friend, the one that accompanies me at night.
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