I've been inspired by a trick some colleagues used as the cover reveal for a new book. I hope you're interested in Jigsaw puzzles, because the picture for this poem is here. Happy puzzling. ~~~~~~~~~~ little bird little bird why do you wait what do you see is it a crumb of wisdom that might … Continue reading #Flock 90: waiting (patient)
little bird little sparrow so sure are you of the air in micro miniature you are as the swooping hawk I name you kestrel ~
just like the first bird spread wide to feel the currents of the air majesty a flight is a majesty peasant that I am I can only watch with my envy unchecked ~
given wings would you not fly I would I would leap into the nothing faith in my wings faith in the air defy gravity ~
none will pass and none will pass beyond my vigilance I will watch both day and night lest you should test me ramparts manned I walk the walk patrolling do not attempt my name is beak-fast you will feel you will see ~
and the time is now do not hold yourself back in check your time is now ~
it is only time when it is time until then until you know there remains this ~
being is not an exclusive thing we are all of us that is our why our because ~
and it can be a wonder to pause for a moment to reflect to watch from as though on high to see ~
sometimes a place is all that’s needed just . . . a place ~
