on gray days
being in community
creates its own kind of sunlight
Secrets Of The Feathered Fellowship
From Above
reprieved from freezing
a sun warmed soup
of autumn’s leaves
Invisible Work
birds and seeds
plot the creation
of spring
Across The River
on the quiet side of the house
the only voices
are the meadow birds
Darkness Receding
birds stirring
amongst the reeds
the marsh awakens
En Mass
they flew
into the sunset
shepherding light
The Feast Tree
birds of every variation
come, come
and feast in the sun
Keeping Watch
turned towards
the north and south
eyes keen for change
Should The Feeder Be Empty
beneath it
there is
plenty
The Council
convening
at the birdbath
migration is debated
Two Birds
the expanse of the sky
was unfathomable
so they flew together
Rendezvous
every year they meet
at the base of the tree
their love renewed each spring
As the Day Slowly Rises
beneath the surface
the clarity
of dreams persist
Duty
the sentry
guarding the feeder
as dawn wakes the day
All Wet
the mallard and heron
embrace water
from above and below
Mourning Doves In The Afternoon
it’s much too soon
to start a nest dear
it always snows in April
Sure Sign
robin’s red breasts
against a bright blue sky
spring arrives on wings
Redhead In The Rhythm Section
a fixed concentration
on the syncopation
of sustenance seeking
Swoop
into flight
the darting and diving
of feathered days
The Long And Short Of It
the melt has started
but the freeze
hangs on
Respect
snow upon snow
winter teaching
us her name
Salt and Pepper
bird peppered sky
snow salted land
the seasoned season
Passing By
speed is the reply
to the call
of the wild
Migration
headed south
the honking
of goodbye
Meleagris
gathering
at autumn’s edge
to strategize the season
Ascent
each
stroke of air
pulls the horizon closer
Discerning Eye
up pops
the heron head
to get a better view
Comings And Goings On The Marsh
room for all
the hurried arrival
the leisurely stroll
Willing
great heron
in the green
waiting to be seen
Summit of the Small and Large
oriole and eagle
the meeting
of beauty and power