Saturday, November 07, 2015

Southward – v6

Their honks and squeaks
called her, caused her, to turn,
to change her direction
wayward, family, turning, moving
to their calling, their urging
she raised her head skyward
from north to south they passed
over our line of sight, the horizon line,
urging each other for the long journey
the quest for warmer environs

Leaving us behind, in the cold
getting ready for the coming frost,
the shortening of the days, the cold
that will grip the land all too soon;
Still warm today, yesterday, despite
the fall chill in the air, sun yet renewing
before the failing of the light in winter.
We revel in the warm sunlight, cut the shrubs;
we tend the garden, clear away the fall leaves,
prepare the land for the change of seasons
enjoying the day while we can.

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edited November 7, 2015
Southward – v6
(editing version 4)
edited July 31, 2015
Southward – v5
(editing version 2)
edited March 10, 2015
Southward – v4
(merging edits to original and version 3)
edited April 13, 2014
Southward – v3
edited February 25, 2014
Southward – v2
October 15, 2006 14:09
Southward
(with picture)


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