Falling rain indifferent to those under the clouds of home.
Sound muffled and muted, sight dulled and opaque without sunlight.
A sleeping phantom of blue and gray, undisturbed by the world.
Snooze
Heron
Patience & Silence
A humid morning on the lake, lush bright greenery abounds.
A still figure perched on a rock, observes quietly and waits.
Patience and silence rewards with a bounty on this morning.
Stoically Sensing
Nearing the Autumn season, a figure stands stoically.
Waiting: challenges above and opportunities below.
Sensing all from both worlds, standing at the surface that divides.
Heron Tree
A wood skeleton offers a place of rest and a good view.
The dark water below is teeming with possibilities.
For now though, you stand with your companions, watching in silence.
Colder Each Day
Your first year out on your own, remembering the lessons taught.
Eating this not eating that, standing still waiting quietly.
Nowadays everything is cold, you feel a pull to fly South.
Watching the World Watch You
Standing still watching the world, is the world now watching you stand?
Your eyes and mind take it all in, the sights and sounds reflect all.
Is this real or maybe a dream, only you can truly know.
What’s for Dinner?
A tall thin heron walks slowly on an empty belly.
The source of their next meal will be unknown and uncertain.
In a blink of an eye, the heron strikes at the water, dinner!