by Iyla Ollinger
He steps to the podium as a bird flies to the tallest limb of a tree
It is at that point that they both realize that the world is scattered in front of them
One sees thousands of people, himself beside the solemn Abe
The other sees the sun’s rays piercing the tree as it rises
He begins to speak with a deep commanding tone
She opens her beak and sings the sweetest song
They use sound to inspire others – to show them what life can be
Together, they share the language of new beginnings
