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A Dialogue |
A domesticated bird once said to the wild bird
“If you have wings, do not I also have wings? |
If you are air-borne, I am also air-borne
If you are free I am also not a prisoner |
All winged creatures are characterized by flight
Why then are wild birds inclined to be arrogant!” |
As the wild bird’s self-respect became wounded
He spoke thus on hearing this heart-rending talk |
“There is no doubt you also are free for flight
But the limit of your flight is only up to the wall |
Are you unacquainted with the courage of the wild birds?
You live on the dust, they are concerned with the sky |
You are a household bird, you seek food in the dust
We strike the star with our beak in search of the grain” |
Translated by: M.A.K. Khalil |
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