A Higher Divide

Lately he contemplates
the spinning of this earth
its axis like a kaleidoscopic trip
on a teeter-totter of values

oh look a red bird---a cardinal
its fluffed up body accentuating pride

a stream below exudes
shadowy movements
catches an eye
rabbit hops to water’s edge
thirsty before last rites.

Thermals in short supply.
Shuffle and stretch
eagle arise.

© Richard L. Provencher