the scarecrow’s new hat—
a landing place for blackbirds
and stray autumn leaves
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Balance
Blackbird, O blackbird,
how do you balance your song
on that falling leaf?
Seeking
Blackbird on the wing,
seeking shelter for the night,
will your flight be long?
Hurry
Why do you hurry
toward the faraway mountains,
blackbird, O blackbird?
Passing
20th of June—
a blackbird marks spring’s passing
with a well-worn song
Grief
even the blackbird
who sometimes eats from my plate
cannot share my grief
Watching
watching my father
watching the blackbird strutting
on the backyard fence
