If You Can't Walk, Fly by Helen Lewison

Helen Lewison and Yogi

Day 1

From my kitchen window, I have a great view of the city, as well as the many birds that enjoy the bird feeder on my deck. Sometimes, when a flock of pigeons descend, the little birds are intimidated and scatter rapidly leaving the big guys to what big guys do – take over. When I rap on the window they leave, but this morning I notice a small black pigeon walking along the railing. I rap and she looks at me with a puzzled expression. Then I notice she is limping. I watch while she picks at the seeds on the railing, hopping on one leg.

 I commiserate with the small black pigeon as she struggles to fly away. It takes tremendous will power to lift herself off, but when she becomes airborne, no disability is visible. I hope this little pigeon will return. I need to know that life continues and doesn’t get pushed aside by stronger forces; that having a disability doesn’t stop one from being part of mankind, birdkind or any other kind.

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (December 30, 2008)
• ISBN-13: 978-1436370257

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