aviary for a front yard
countless cardinals sparrows jays
            throughout the entire day
back and forth to and from
they dart
to see it is a work of art
this tree and then the next
has me in awe
            from the start
the fierce faint and flick
no tale, no trick
just look up
            real quick
or you'll miss it all
this mad melodic pinball
this verdant ariose device
            there is also a hawk
his game is more precise
punctual predatory
            steadily soaring
keeping his eyes peeled
for his next gory meal
any stray 'munk, mouse, or rat
that does not smell a trap
grabbed
with evil ease
then its off
            into the trees
i might need to respect
my front yard aviary