Rebecca Lusk - 2021

On Different Wings

As I spend countless hours exploring the majesty of my piano, I often turn to a nearby window to gaze at the world outside. Just beyond the walls of my home, a lush maple provides ample refuge to the copious avians that take up permanent residence in the area or are simply passing through. Monochromatic chickadees, vibrant yellow warblers, iridescent hummingbirds, and fiery feathered finches are but a few that visit. They are all so stunning. It is a sobering thought that the diversity and populations of these remarkable creatures have dwindled as we carelessly consume more than our fair share of Earth’s resources. The title of this piece, “On Different Wings” alludes to the fact the culpability falls on our shoulders while some of the worst impacts of our negligence fall on the other various inhabitants of the world.