Writing

Looking Up

Posted by lenleatherwood on July 2, 2021

I saw a red-tailed hawk

Soaring in the Ojai sky

And then I saw a second

Joining in

To glide together

In peaceful harmony

The red on their fanned tails

Translucent in the sun

In vivid contrast

To the azure sky

Offering a moment

Of perfect solace

On a warm summer day

Photo credit: Ojai Valley Nature Conservancy

Published by lenleatherwood

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 27 years in Los Angeles. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of three darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 41 years. View all posts by lenleatherwood

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Jeanne says:

July 2, 2021 at 9:31 pm

Absolutely lovely, Len.

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1. lenleatherwood says:
  
  July 2, 2021 at 9:51 pm
  
  Thank you, Jeanne. This happened yesterday while sitting with Liz outside. A very sweet moment.
  
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