I could see the spots
through the stripes
The stripes of visibility
through the fencing
Curious face with blue tongue
turning to look at me
Hidden behind the fence
hovering way overhead
spots of Life
“Hello there”, we said…
Stepping off the ledge
the fledgling fluttered
And sputtered and flew
into his new life
Of soaring on the breezes
in joy
Spotlights
Tulip festooned branches
bejeweled with sparkling dew
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Birds have been awake
for hours
Twittering and whistling
making their remarks
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Still, my mind…
Full, my heart…
with the rhythm of the day
He flowed through the activities
on a joyous cloud of excitement
Riding the thrill
that used to be called fear
