This cheery bird can sing so strong
A smart and vocal forest king
Adopts a gloomy troubled song
Bedevilled by a broken wing

With muted chirps and gasps of pain
The safest course is swallowed pride
In order to fly free again
It must heal slow and stay inside

As nature daily wends her way
Man might lend a helping hand
Nourish, cherish, fight dismay
Listen, try to understand

No creature likes a sullen cage
Wear ugly splints, feel sorry-ill
But if patience can defeat the rage
Then fly again, it can and will

The Northern Mockingbird is the state bird of Florida and Texas (amongst others).

Inspired by contest https://allpoetry.com/contest/2755340-Finish-The-Poem--Contest