Crane

p a c e s marsh water.

accents morning with

stilted, gangly, gait.

a frog and a

mississippi berry.

listens for trumpet

r a t t l i n g s

in the distance.

some tugging at

grass.

(quiet

                        ).

               a d v a n c e s

          in the grey sideways

                    f o g.

                                By Heather O'Connor
                                    ©Heather O'Connor 2003