ODE TO THE BLUE JAY

Ode To The Blue Jay

As I sit out in the backyard at end of day

I watch a couple of birds in flittering play

Awed by their song and protective way

Entertained by the antics of the old Blue Jay

Their simulated hawk cry keeps others away

While keen eyes watch for babies that stray

I’m curious as to what words they say

As I watch the the wily and yet silly Blue Jay

I love to watch them as they enter the fray

Wishing they would come around and stay

Bowing my head I take moment to pray

Thanking God for the creature we call Blue Jay

My soul is encouraged by this beautiful display

Watching this majestic bird with a crown arrayed

It’s beautiful blue accented by the sun’s ray

Entrenched in the spell of the marvelous Blue Jay

Two flittering birds in synchronized sway

When all of the sudden to my dismay

All of the sudden they just fly away

And I simply mouth to them farewell Blue Jay