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Bird Quote by Roy Kesey

“The birds are catching fire again. I keep shouting up to them, Fly lower, fly lower! They never listen. They’re dropping all around us now, and we run for the nearest building, this big squat red thing, a county office of some kind, maybe something to do with zoning? But the door is locked and no…” quote by Roy Kesey
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““The birds are catching fire again. I keep shouting up to them, Fly lower, fly lower! They never listen. They’re dropping all around us now, and we run for the nearest building, this big squat red thing, a county office of some kind, maybe something to do with zoning? But the door is locked and no one comes no matter how loud we knock so we cover our heads and run across the street to this cheesy trattoria-type thing and huddle there under the awning, or what should be an awning, red-and-white striped, but isn’t—there’s nothing left but shreds after the big birdstorm last week. - " [Exeunt. ””

Roy Kesey

About This Quote

A chaotic, apocalyptic scenario where people seek shelter but find doors locked, highlighting helplessness and absurdity.

In simple terms: People scramble for safety in disaster, often finding barriers.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for emergencies and stay aware of escape routes.

Themes

panic survival urban chaos

Mood

anxious dramatic

Type

narrative cautionary

When to use this quote

  • city emergencies
  • natural disasters
  • civil unrest
  • building safety

Key Concepts

disaster response human behavior infrastructure failure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practical steps can you take to improve personal safety?
  • How does fear influence decision‑making in crises?
A Different Perspective

The narrative may exaggerate for dramatic effect.

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