Blue-jays arrived in the West
To build a nearby nest
Using their natural defense
They take turns on their descent
Tormenting my pet
From the safety of the fence
It’s quite an event
To witness
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The butterfly effect 🦋
It’s vivid colors
Made my heart sing
Till I saw a torn wing
Steadily flapping
Despite its pain
Almost happily
To my wonder
Dismayed
The falcon soars
I hear the drums beat
In the heat of the city streets
The sounds of world flutes
Fluttering curtains and leaves
Of the tall oak tree
Out the window of my room
A native chant calls with every flap
Carried upon a falcons back
Reminding me to look and see
Find the inner peace
That elevates me
Serenity Found
She set out to cross the country
Over treacherous mountain ranges
With a manageable, steady gait
Covered over thirty miles each day
Till she found her final destination
A serene place she wanted to stay
Climbing up to the plateaus edge
Pictured the view and took a look
Clean, untouched forest for a den
Padded to a nearby babbling brook
Forepaws sunk in cool, wet earth
Thirst abated, a joyous pelt shook
Dancing Leaves
On a park-side bench
Saltwater Humidity
Reaches with a breeze
Chasing away the dried leaves
Scattering, to dance for me
-Tanka
