A Little Bird
A Little Bird - meaning Summary
Small Act, Larger Consolation
The speaker is physically distant from home but preserves an old native ritual by freeing a bird in spring. The small, deliberate act stands for compassion, continuity, and moral agency amid displacement. Granting the bird liberty provides the speaker consolation and a moment of spiritual gratitude, suggesting that even minor gestures can restore personal dignity and connect an exile to traditions and divine providence.
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