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Locomote
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Locomote
a family of five
adults strutting “ en pointe “
the young, miniatures
giving playful chase
Our early morning walk
Me for light impact exercise
Them, I assume, looking
Bugs, worms, whatever
Reminded me of a Tap Dancer
who had not yet donned
metal plates
rendering them silent taps
tapping
This morning, one adult
flew high and very quick
never knew (or seen)
a Quail could Fly like that
61 unique words
Locomote
a family of five
adults strutting “ en pointe “
the young, miniatures
giving playful chase
Our early morning walk
Me for light impact exercise
Them, I assume, looking
Bugs, worms, whatever
Reminded me of a Tap Dancer
who had not yet donned
metal plates
rendering them silent taps
tapping
This morning, one adult
flew high and very quick
never knew (or seen)
a Quail could Fly like that
61 unique words
Published 11th Apr 2025
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12th Apr 2025 1:06am
Reminded me of the Sandhills crane migration my daughter photographs every year. Each bird has its own beautiful footwork, doesn't it? I have to say I've never actually seen a quail in real life
12th Apr 2025 1:46am
Super sweet -- hopping on Willow, the way you described the scene was so familiar and accessible. Really good piece.
