Bird Lessons

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Noah Letner. Bird Lessons

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NINE

THREE YEARS LATER

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My enemy continues the relentless assault on my nerves. How could one lone bird make so much noise? The Mockingbird has mastered the art of torture, depriving me of sleep for the past three weeks. Why?

How much longer can I endure such torment? There are laws, I can’t just kill the bird. Would I? Maybe. Anyone having suffered through weeks of Mockingbird torment would understand my plight and forgive my transgression. Alas, I’m not the killer type.

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“You heard me and you are responding. This is a conversation.” It appeared that the bird was speaking in my mind.

I’m not just talking to myself but answering, too. This could be worrisome.

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