Sandhill Cranes   3 comments

Sandhill Cranes at Waterwater Drew — Image by kenne

The cranes croak and rattle in the dawn
like rusty hinges on the world’s back door.
I like their honesty—
no pretense, no apology.

Just hunger, cold feet, long flight,
and the ancient duty of returning.
The desert approves.
So do I.

— kenne

3 responses to “Sandhill Cranes

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  1. Thank you, Kenne, for the beautiful verses inspired by the cranes!

    Joanna

  2. 👌👌👌

  3. Amazing photo! my eyes are drawn to the lines on the water.

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