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El Condor Pasa

El Condor Pasa means Flight of the Condor Song preformed by Simon and Garfunkel I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail Yes I would If I could I surely would. (Do you remember this one?) The Buzzard Watching the buzzard up high Circling in the clear blue sky Catching the air currents, free Looking down on you and me Searching for nourishment, meat As he circles what does he see His homeland, his dead tree A great country that's still free A homeland riddled with crime No longer really safe, nor free Freedom to leave doors unlocked Cars no longer safe to just park Maybe the buzzard is waiting To feed, on filth that rules The streets with crime, drugs Handguns wildly handled (Unfinished and rhymes somewhat. Can you think from news of something to add?)

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James Fraser

Date: 11/26/2009 2:36:00 AM

Kool poem Sara, at least the buzzards await for valid reasons, unlike the scum on the streets >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 11/25/2009 7:57:00 AM

Hi Sara, Handguns in the hands of wild thugs. From that line, until 2 seconds later, when my mind went blank.... my ideas are blocked. Except for this. We had buzzards circling above our property while my wheelchair ramp was being installed. We all joked about "Who" they were waiting for. Oh here's one... about 15 years ago my grandmother 87-ish then, was kidnapped and held hostage for hours in her own car. Hours later, he let her go in a wilderness area and took her car. Sad. Love, Dane

Slight Buckling

Date: 11/25/2009 7:08:00 AM

I think you've got a good one brewing there. In the downtown area where I work, black vultures (buzzards) circle the highest building in early evening trying to get that last warm updraft before heading home to roost. Ironically, it is the Bank of America building. A forshadowing of things to come...? You might also want to check out the vulture "animal totem" online. Might be some good brain ticklers in there.

Jared Pickett

Date: 11/24/2009 7:23:00 AM

I agree, Very nice you left me with intrigue..... Can't wait to finish.....:JP]

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 11/24/2009 7:13:00 AM

great start!! interesting yarn

Tim Ryerson

Date: 11/24/2009 5:51:00 AM

i DEFINITELY remember that one! How 'bout the sountrack from 'The Graduate'? (One of the all-time movie classics) 'And here's to YOU, Mrs Robinson'...my favorite of theirs is lesser known...called 'Duncan' Good write here Sara! - Tim