The Crane

What are you doing here, Crane?

In the mountains with your long legs and backwards knees?

Your head bobbing forward with each step, 
we’re not used to birds like you.

The magpie is watching too, 
before he goes on with his morning tea.

Thanks for coming 
but I hope you can find your way home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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