‘V’ is for fall,
living arrows on a southward spiral,
pointing out the obvious –
Autumn arrives with strings attached.
Snows and North Gales
are on the end of that umbilical cord,
so ‘V’ is for fall;
fowlish flesh
make haste for calmer climes,
honking farewell
to natal stars,
leaving cracked eggshells
as a deposit
guaranteeing spring.
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I live beneath an incredible migratory path – this time of year, the skies are resonant with honks and wings of untold number. Their annual pilgrimage marks the seasons for the mortals who toil beneath their flight path.
Meanwhile, Melody Muses... 
I absolutely adore this one, Melody! In my young years, I lived up north (not quite to Canada, but close enough) and heard that haunting sound of birds headed south too. Occasionally here, I think I hear a bit of it too–but it could be bats in my belfry, I never know for sure. God bless you–love, Caddo
Do your belfry bats honk, too? 😉
Yep, mostly in the mornings!
🙂
Must be great to watch them flying overhead. It’s just a shame that not all of them make it to their destinations.
The price of gas is just to high…
ha ha 🙂
Yep
So true! They fly the gauntlet, for sure… But there is something absolutely breathtaking about seeing thousands upon thousands of birds fly overhead! Haven’t gotten a good shot of a huge flock yet, but I’m on the lookout!
I look forward to the photo if manage to get it
Had a perfect chance yesterday, with literally thousands of birds – and had left my camera at home! 😦 😦
I had that with a hawk or a kestrel a few weeks back, It was just hovering there looking for prey. Very annoying when that happens
I had that with a hawk or a kestrel a few weeks back, It was just hovering there looking for prey. Very annoying when that happens
I guess one should hang a camera around one’s neck, because ‘real life’ happens continually! 🙂
Yep. I normally never go out without my camera. I feel underdressed .
What a great way to put it! That camera becomes an extension of self almost, doesn’t it?
It does. I have a backpack with my camera, three lenses, 28 filters, spare battery, two spare memory cards, sun shield, cheat sheets, puffer, cotton buds, cloths and fine brush
Whoa – consider me one-upped! 🙂
LOL. No, I still want more stuff. I want an external flash and a few other bits, a longer lens, but they cost money. I have recently subscribed to a magazine here in the UK that gave away a 5-in-1 reflector
Gotta love the give-aways! Sounds like you have a good set-up, though – snap away!
🙂
Your poem and picture made me think of Mary Oliver and Wendell Berry’s poems about wild geese. We are starting to see them gather and signal the arrival of colder weather.
It’s definitely that time of year!
Too bad we don’t have wings! I’d fly south for the winter too 😉
I’d be right after you, guaranteed!!
I love this, Melody! The perfect autumn post, seeing those geese going south. God bless you!
Thanks Debbie! 🙂
We had some flying south here, too. They are so beautiful in flight.
Are they ever! I love to hear that honking – it helps us to mark the time well!