How do the birds know when to gather? 
Who sets the alarm that they hear? 
Why do they prepare when the wind still blows warm 
To fly away year after year? 

Who guides their course in the evening 
And tells them the time that is best 
How can they know that the place that is waiting 
Has food and protection and rest? 

Their designer who fashioned each feather 
And has given a voice for their song 
He watches them all 
Even sees when one falls 
And goes with them 
On their journey so long

He Goes With Them by Peter Caligiuri copyright 2022 all rights reserved