high
on condor's wing
atop
a wistful crescent moon
cascading stars shoot
across the milky way
soaring beyond tomorrow
drops of yesterday
complete the mystic sky
in moments of desire
in
solitude
contradictions in
deep longings

longing to soar
longing to heal
to be seen
to be loved
to be set free

beginnings and endings
the gift of the great bird
commander, creator
destroyer
messenger to the gods
carry our prayers
teach us the ancient mysteries
of life and death
and then

come home
to rest