the heart hangs

hands clasped

swaddling a bird

.

experts continue

futzing about

their hands

in my father’s heart

.

poking and prying

at birds

needles and leads

voltage and tools

tinkering to tech

faux flying machines

.

the hands swayed

and follow – release

and cradle – redress

and bless

.

try chemicals try

pacemakers try

shocking behaviors

interventions new

veins never hold

.

never rest

never listen

nor relieve

.

artificial: life

intelligence

tiny aircraft

in/as soul

.

flutter and bumble –

release;

quiver and tremble –

hold