The Swallow Tail Kite

glides into view over the roof

and catches my eye.

Then as quickly and quietly is gone,

leaving my gaze on the pale blue patch of sky

between the trees

with their Spanish moss

and the Jagged rooftop.

I wait for it to circle around,

but it never does.

 
 
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