As the Buzzard Flies

Another episode of out on the porch:

It is cold out here
That is compared to the heat 
Of mid-summer forward

One lone buzzard
Glides on the air current
Wonder if he is a scout
Searching for food

Maybe a young bird
Wanting to be free
Or maybe an old bird
Wanting to spread his wings
And float on freedom air

Soar to new heights
Experience new love
Or doing exactly what he wants
When he wants

He's gone _short lived flight
A crow joined him briefly
I guess he didn't want an old crow
Cawing and interrupting his new found freedom
So like life__ old buzzards
Wanting to fly free without an old crow along

Wonder how long it will take for them to realize 
That they have ignored the best that life has to offer
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chappell Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 2:02 AM
great peace here again thank you duncan
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 5:00 PM
wow, Sara, you said so much in this poem. What a great message done in a most interesting way. LUv, Andrea
Culverhouse Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 4:13 PM
cute buzzrd poem...
Fraser Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Lovely piece on a beautiful bird Sara. I just love birds of prey, incredible creatures >> James
Hickman Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 1:53 AM
There is something haunting about this poem Sara, a dreamlike quality, very appealing! Many thank for that, and for your visit and kind remarks. Gordon, (hicky)
Horsman Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 8:25 PM
enjoyed this Sara, freedom to choose indeed! Harry
Chachere Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM
the best that life had to offer. . you're right, Sara. at time, there are those who just can't remember how valuable it can be if they are already in the moment. . beautiful poem, Sara. have a safe night.(: ~Always&Forever Lynette
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October 4, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Powerful poetry my friend.. such great two lines to end.. I just told another friend of mine here on Soup the other day ..ever noticed the word women has men in it ...must be men will always need women to function.. we had a good laugh over it.. and now I read this about the buzzard.. how close was I??? great piece Sara.. be strong.. your Tommy will be fine and in good hands... keep the faith ..luv..
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October 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM
great introspect. like the image. john
Moribund Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Dear Sara: Wow, what a cool poem. It is amusing how you compare the companionship of the birds, with that which transpires sometimes with people. Thank you 4 reading and commenting on my poem. Peace: Sheol
Mehta Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 1:16 PM
If the birds have the feeling, they would have expressed as you do, Sara
Roberts Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 11:36 AM
dang crows, in my newest one the crow starts a fight with the woodpecker, never trust a crow, much enjoyed the views from your porch this morning Sara
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