Last Look

Its beak is just above the oily mud. Head resting on the thick sludge. One black eye looks at us. There is no accusation in that gaze. No recriminatory stare, not even a plea for rescue. Only that dimming lens that looks at a clean patch of sky.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lamoureux Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 7:21 PM
We have many crimes to answer for. One day humans may be occupying that same position.
Ashford Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 7:33 PM
Fingers crossed Richard! Thank you.
Ashford Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 7:33 PM
Fingers crossed Richard! Thank you.
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