I asked for a tissue
He gave me a handkerchief
I asked for a crumb
He invited me to a feast
I hid my face in shame
Not daring to look at His
Fearing anger
When all the while
His eyes danced
With delight
His arms outstretched
Waiting for me
To come home
© 2013 Julie Clark
I just need to be by the water today.
Some how I managed to park
Under the tree
With a huge eagle in it.
It reminds me
When I am not even aware of it
You are watching over me.
Got my first whiff of blackberries
When I got into the car,
Promises of juicy delight
Later in the summer.
He is gathering a crowd
The eagle.
No need to be dramatic.
He just is.
So regal
On his branch at the top of the tree.
Me?
Sometimes I need to be dramatic
Just making sure somebody
Is watching.
That is what I love about this town
You can drive down to the sea,
Park under a tree with an eagle at the top
Watch a ferry load up
And then a smelly, noisy train comes rumbling by.
© 2011 Julie Clark
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