Throughout this course we’ve practiced various reading, writing, critical thinking, and self-evaluation strategies. The final portfolio is your opportunity to 1) show what you have learned and 2) reflect upon your growth as a reader/writer/thinker/student

Han Xiao

2/4/2020

English 110

My life as a bird

If I was a bird, the only three things I’d chase:

The Sky, my family, and freedom.

If I was a bird, you wouldn’t be feeding me

I might find food by myself.

As a bird, I’d find my own bread. Even not very good bread.

I’d take a break on the tree in your front yard until you dislodge me.

You’d dislodge me.

Don’t worry, I wouldn’t destroy your plants.

I’m sure I’d think about it. But I just wouldn’t.

Someone would allow me to build my nest on their house.

Would you allow me to build my nest?

I’d look for broken branches in your garden.

How would I do that? I’d be a bird. A weak bird.

If I was a bird, I’d have fly away by now.

I’d fly away. You’d think clever bird.

And when it was time to catch me down, you’d not

bear to. Then catch me down.