The long graceful
legs are a symbol
of freedom on the
African plains

yet she dwells
in a zoo
her domain a
replica of her
ancestors' home

she dances for fun
she dances for visitors
and she dances for herself
for she delights in
her long legs
while she preens
around as if
Broadway will call

the dancing ostrich
reminds the world
that time for the
dance creates a
quiet soul
movement of a giant
bird captivates
a troubled world