Grounded Birds

[Verse] On the dusty streets of our small-town lane, There's a story whispered, once again. 'Bout some pigeons by the general store, With their feet on the ground and dreams to soar. [Verse 2] They peck at crumbs by the old wood fence, Never seen the sky since whenever it commenced. Folks all wonder why they never lift, Their wings seem heavy, nature's rift. [Chorus] Grounded birds in a world so wide, Wings of stone, dreams collide. No skies to roam, no heights to seek, Just simple hopes in days so meek. [Verse 3] Old Joe said they were cursed by fate, Their ancestors flew, but these ones wait. Mama said it's just how life's designed, Some are meant to stay behind. [Bridge] But in their eyes, there's a silent plea, A wish to be where they can't see. A life on the ground ain't meant for them, It’s a puzzle no one can condemn. [Verse 4] Kids all laugh as they pass 'em by, "Look at those birds that never fly." But deep inside, they share a tale, Of dreams unlatched, of winds they'd sail.