SANDHILLS

      "Sandhill Cranes"       "Reifel Bird Sanctuary"    Ladner, BC   















(photo courtesy of me)

Sandhill


In the grey clouded dawn
I stroked my way to your side, dipping, swirling and calling your name
images of your crumpled body cradled in the rust stained grasses
and the flocks responding to the clarion trumpet
calling us to return to the warmth of Mexico
they left without us and I waited by your side until harbingers alit beside your silent magnificence
the last one here, and I waited by your side another day
another day
another day
and now I fly alone with your memories under wing
and call for you to come with me
another day
another day
another day




R. Neil   
October 4th 2010