L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

The Buzzard

Buzzard drifting high among the clouds
Little effort, it seems, propelling him in circles
Wondering what he can see far below
I’ve always been told something has died~~
A plausible explanation.

written September 10, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger September 12, 2021 at 12:55 PM My mother always said this is how bodies are found in the country; farmers "follow the buzzards." Those turkey buzzards are incredibly ugly too! L Milton Hankins September 12, 2021 at 5:35 PM Yes, they are. I guess they are able to spot road kill from way up there.

John Lawless September 10, 2021 at 6:26 PM and the buzzards return to Hinckley Ohio every march 15th L Milton Hankins September 10, 2021 at 6:35 PM So they say, John, but I've never been to Hinckley on March 15th (or any other time) so I cannot vouch for it. Thanks for your read and your thoughts.

Anselmo Boles September 10, 2021 at 4:16 PM Always an opportunity to get a free meal laid on the ground. Enjoy life Milt!...ab L Milton Hankins September 10, 2021 at 5:05 PM True, Anselmo. I couldn't help but wonder what she was seeing beneath her.

Kim Rodrigues September 10, 2021 at 2:58 PM No matter where he flies something dicey down below. L Milton Hankins September 10, 2021 at 5:06 PM I suppose that is true, Kim. It was most interesting watching it circle and wondering what the earth looked like from its point of view. Hmmm...do buzzards have a point of view????

Tom Cunningham September 10, 2021 at 1:06 PM Straight away your verse took me to the opening music to the movie Mackennas gold where the buzzard was flying over the desert landscape. Enjoy your weekend. Tom L Milton Hankins September 10, 2021 at 1:50 PM Hey, Tom. So glad my poem brought back a pleasant cinematic memory. Have an awesome weekend.