Gracefully gliding to a perch high above

hawk wheeling in a tight turn

to land surveying the field

predator seeking an easy meal

perfect vantage point, unreachable by most

but home to a small jay

season early, eggs not yet laid

yet a home under threat

suddenly a jay, much smaller dives

a fighter taking charge, defending

diving and pecking, quick and fierce

attacking with different angles, disorienting

confused at first, turning and twisting

not keeping up, unhurt but frustrated

high perch no longer an advantage

it takes to the sky, escaping the annoyance

only to have a second hawk dive

trying for the same excellent point

and perhaps a little revenge

with no success

the jay insistent, keeping its home safe

proved small, but mighty

a lesson for us all, the size of the spirit

is more important than the physical