I could hear the howl of the coyotes
The one, very vocal
The others to follow
One, two, four to seven
I saw the Sparrows gather
Looking for seeds, maybe a few bugs
Flying under the vehicles, or in the branches of the trees
The Black birds in a bunch
Eating the fallen leaves and bark
I heard the caws of the Raven, as it flew by
Was it looking for food or just to say hi
The two bald Eagles sitting in the tall cottonwood tree
Silent, but very alert, looking at me
I see the Grouse gathered in a covey
As if to be gossip and fly away
The Pheasant rooster with its startling screech
As it takes flight to get away
I heard the Hoot Owl, in the early twilight
Telling me morning has broken
I was also watching the Magpies
Hanging around, knowing a meal or two was coming their way
In the distant sky I hear a lone goose in flight
Wondering if it flew in to early from the south
Walking down the road, a few stray cats
Going places, we wouldn't know
Maybe getting a few bites of food
From people that care
This is a day I see
In our small town...
Michael VanDyke @C 2026
