Friday, May 14, 2010

Swan Watch



        Swan Watch

For seven years swans have had young.
Coyote and fox for six have won.

Two pair but only one cygnet
that hasn't been a meal - not yet.

We watch and hope that all is well
Today, not sure, we cannot tell,

for we've yet to locate the spot
where mom and pop have led their tot.

Their turf an island yesterday.
Perhaps it wasn't safe to stay.

The ducks are here, the heron too
along the shores - a pleasant view.

Tomorrow I shall check again;
Perhaps this year the swans will win.

8-2-00 --Harlow B. Staley

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