A Companion Who Gives and Receives Love

Like my little sparrow,
I’ve never had another companion who shared love so freely and constantly.
This isn’t a story about a pet.
It’s about a deep and intimate friendship—
a bond between one person and one bird, woven over many years.

Eventually, it was just the two of us.
I began teaching music again, and whenever I had a moment,
I played the piano for him.
He would hop over to the piano, climb onto my shoulder,
and sing along to the melody.
And just like that, my heart would lift.

A tiny bird singing to the sound of a piano—
just imagining it brings a smile.
There’s something healing in that moment.
Even a small sparrow can become someone’s irreplaceable life companion.
No betrayal, no bitterness—just a steady, shared feeling.
And with that, every day feels a little lighter.