Gracefully gliding to a perch high above

hawk wheeling in a tight turn

to land surveying the field

predator seeking an easy meal

Sun bright, warming the sand and rocks

grass green, growing tall

sky clear blue, wisps of cloud

unseasonably warm for the time of year

It’s the day before

unreasonable, but real

intellect can’t overcome

nervous and worried, still

Mid February with snow covered trails

Expected not realized this year

Fields showing green and new growth

Trees in bud, as if late spring

Too early for such growth

day bright, no clouds

yet I am anxious.

silly it seems on such

a glorious day

but I can’t escape the feelings