The relationship between thing with feathers and hope is symbiotic. The bird with feathers gives the speaker hope, and the speaker's hope allows the bird to continue to fly. This relationship is reminiscent of the relationship between the human spirit and the natural world. When we are in touch with our own hope, we are able to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us. And when we are in awe of the natural world, we are reminded of the power of hope.