Paws with perspective…

I have had some long talks with birds. All of them seem glad to have wings and beaks, and most seem to understand the reason and purpose of feathers. Their main complaint is about their legs. None of the birds I have met feel good about having spindly legs, funny-looking feet and no real toes.

Nearly every animal in their world has more shapely legs, interesting feet and distinct toes. I asked them why they don’t complain more about their legs. Each in their own way smiled at me and said, “When you wake up every morning and see that you can fly, it’s hard to think much about having funny legs and feet.

“We are a grateful species. We can see every sunrise and sunset from the high branch of the most magnificent tree. We can look at the stars and the Earth while our wing tips touch the clouds. We see humans in long lines on busy roads stopped by red lights and moved by green. We see them in the morning and in the late afternoon. We see them wish for the life we have. We have met people who don’t have wings but know how to fly. They are very special people. When we see them and they see us, they smile.”