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Poem: Silent Flight, Summer Sky

Posted by lenleatherwood on

I saw a red-tailed hawk
Circling high in the Ojai sky.

Then a second appeared—
Wings steady, rising—
And together they drifted,
Two shadows on the wind,
Gliding in quiet harmony.

The sunlight lit their fanned tails,
Rust-red and glowing,
A bold contrast
Against the wide, blue sky.

For a breath of time,
The world paused—
A moment of pure solace
On a warm summer day.

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Published by lenleatherwood

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time 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 four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.

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  1. Pat Bean's avatar Pat Bean says:
    July 7, 2025 at 8:50 am

    Nothing much more beautiful than a red-tailed hawk with the sun illuminating its tail. Hugs from Tucson.

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    1. lenleatherwood's avatar lenleatherwood says:
      July 8, 2025 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks, Pat. I agree!

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