The Dance

While passing through the sunken gardens; On my way, after lunch; A great bird, wings outstretched, Came down from the sky, all hunched. With wingspan between four to five feet; He stopped me in my tracks. His eyes met mine; they locked there; That giant hawk of black. From side to side he danced; On one leg at a time. While flapping wings, up and down; The dance was just sublime. For three minutes full, he danced; since then I’ve been told; that it was a mating dance; my God, he was bold!
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Awtry Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 7:19 AM
adorable! well done.
Kiser Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Thanks so much.
Pandit Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 7:01 AM
Those ending lines made me laugh out loud..very clever ending. The bird knew where love is!
Kiser Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 8:32 AM
It's a true story; animals know I am a friend.
Krutsinger Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 6:25 AM
A favorite, I was watching him wiggle his little dance into your imagination and I laughed. I could see his black eyes thinking lecherous thoughts too.
Kiser Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 8:33 AM
I felt slightly flattered until I heard he was doing it to others, as well...then I felt cheap. Thanks.
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