Turn off the lights, so that birds can fly obstacle-free
Let them not be confused when they see
Bright lights shining through skyscraper windows
Give them dark skies, let them follow
The stars at night, as they are programmed to do
Let them complete their flights using natural cues
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Migratory birds cover hundreds of miles at night
And the skyglow from light pollution interferes with their flight
Attracted to lit buildings, they circle around
Leading to depletion of their energies profound
Sometimes they have tragic, deadly collisions
With glass windows that play tricks with their vision
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The skies were meant to be dark at night
But our streets and buildings are lit far too bright
Many cities have implemented a policy of “lights out”
Realizing that tall office buildings can do without
Leaving lights on at night- in this case
Two birds can be saved with one stone when this policy is embraced
Both migratory birds and energy costs benefit
When at night skyscrapers are left unlit
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We have disrupted the natural order, solutions lie with us too
Sometimes going back in time is the best thing we can do
Passion...unbridled 