Wrightings

through fingers  life’s vestiges rubbed away 

Rose amongst the thorns, your decisions  Guide justice for future generations to  Build the democratic foundation of equality

I got a gift today Something miraculous Although a spirit died Life gone, a price paid in beauty focused yellow eyes Didn’t see me watching   his swoop until talons sank deep into flesh juvenile studied me over his shoulder as he squeezed the last breath out of his prey collected his winnings lifted to his perch and dined on his suburban feast