Reward

The leap-then:
Soaring upwards 
The inverse of falling
A solid sky approaches
My doom 
Except for my landing talons
That firmly grip
My master’s arm
A secure landing strip
Warm and reassuring

The meat tastes good

©dbyrne march 17th ‘15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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