I Am the Heron

I AM THE HERON There is a stoicism to me silent, self reliant, pensive posturing suddenness of intent and action. My aggression is calculated, measured in response to need, activated by impending threat. Stillness is the garb of my determination, patience in the solitude of calm spring loaded – a sharpened, piercing, beak. I still retain my forebears ways, their ancient chiseled features, dedication to the rookery’s domain amid the din of springs cool birthright. I will cross swords defending nests asway in natures treetop rocking chairs. There is a stoicism to me //Heron – aggressive, self determination,, self reliance// submitted to – Picture Yourself As a Bird – Poetry Contest sponsor – Andrea Dietrich 5/16/2015