Eager Wait

Leafy tree In the backyard Birds made home On the branches. Spring and summer Life was great Chicks grew strong Learned to fly. Nature took Its turn as usual Winter arrived When it was time. Leaves fell Tree turned bare Birds must find New place to live. Miles away Over land and sea Birds know where It's warm to live. In flocks they fly With rhythm and grace Well guided by Their natural instinct. Away for the season To come back later It is a cycle They must endure. I miss them in winter Stuck in my own shell I eagerly await Their arrival again.