I watched in horror as the bird went up in flames Couldn't beat his wings fast enough to up and fly away So feathers into dust Dreams into dust Feathers into dust Dreams into dust For this small one This one of many birds I closed my eyes to see delicate wings in smoke Heard the last cry of courage Heard the last sweet note Feathers into dust Dreams into dust Feathers into dust Dreams into dust Helpful hands won't reach where they will only burn These are lessons only if they are heard Don't turn away Honor them by seeing them Don't turn away Honor them by seeing them Don't turn away Honor them by seeing their pain