I AM MACAW

          I am Macaw.  A flamboyant splash of color in the green of jungle, the blue of sky.

          I am Macaw.  Let others hide their colors.  Let others move in fear of being seen.

          I am Macaw.  I am a raucous cry--a shout of color.  I am here!  I am alive!  I will not hide!

          I am Macaw.  Take this feather.  It is my gift to you.  Do not hide your color.  Do not live in fear.  Shout your life to the heavens--to the stars.

          I am Macaw.  I will not hide and I will not be denied.