BIODIVERSITY

MARGARET TAYLOR

Townsend's Warbler

 

Gold sparkles behind

curtain of leaves, you, tiny

gem, examine me.

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Small and curious

treasure, swoop, investigate

with your shining eyes. 

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A black mask distracts 

from your cheerful nature–a 

bandit you are not. 

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Braver than others

you stand your ground and stare back, 

fiery and bold 

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Over paths, you perch alone–

topaz sentry, forest throne.