She Flies Solo
By Dasam K
Published 22 September 2023
As all the birds rest near the fountains
One flies solo among the mountains
The one who is braver than them all
The orange-bellied parrot she is called
In the swamp gum eating nuts and berries
With the one egg that has survived
The threat of the fox and cat remain in their heart
And threatens them till the day they die
The banksias and wattles shine and grow
The one parrot that has been declining
The bird that once was shining
Can leave us all today
We have our chance
Let’s take a step
And save the orange-bellied parrot