I saw an eagle
this morning
He appeared unannounced, gliding majestically
across
the dull, gray sky

I couldn’t look away

Proud and in
charge…an invisible pattern of glide
Knowing this forever

I
was drawn powerlessly to his presence

I noticed how unaffected he
was by error
Diving to catch his nourishment
Missing his prey
again and again

Patient, focused, intentional and beautiful
in
his display of raw perfection

I glanced back at the scene
abandoned

Bright [...]