A Gift

through its course the hot harsh sun

seems at odds with the cool agate sky

no wisp of cloud dare show its face

on this magic day---southern Florida

distant faint dark spot

against a blaze of blue

grows larger each second

taking shape

surprise of an Eagle

looking for movement

in the foliage below

a second bird appears

they glide in lazy circles overhead

owning the heavens

sun glints off snow white heads

as they fly off

diminish into the distance

a prayer of thanks

for nature's gifts