Awake

The arrival of dawn 
and the sun's approach
wakes the birds
on this fine morning.

Even the gray light
through skies
cast over with clouds
will still bring out
their full-of-joy songs,

for me to share with you,
to name the birds, if you wish.
To hear their songs, together.

Oh, if only you were here!

© 2020 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Snow Geese ~ Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge - Socorro, New Mexico

2. Scarlet Tanager ~ Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan

3. Western Tanager ~ Buena Vista, Colorado