The heron flies with neck retracted, short, Unlike its friend, the long-necked, graceful swan, and though they're known by egret, also sport the moniker of bittern, now foregone. No easy life, these water fowl dwell on, with fish entrapped when fortunate to dine. They nest, find marshy ground to build upon or teeter on a branch with keen design. The "lady of the waters" in decline as wetlands shrink from man's intruding use, the heron is oblivious to signs of human disregard and land abuse. They stalk their prey and stab with sharpened beak while unaware of avian mystique.
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AuthorJack has published over 350 poems in his career, many with his own photography. He specializes in a view of the commonplace and Americana. Archives
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