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moment seized

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren beside the Gulf of Mexico

bird of prey sharp brown-black

against incessant blue Mexican sky intent in flight, seeking life

in the varied green-blue waters below

dives suddenly from outspread wings

to compact missile hitting the water

and rising, dripping, with fish in talons, heavy, writhing prey brings

the bird nearly back into the gulf

but, shuddering off excess water

strong wings carry off trophy  

moment of struggle spelling life

and death, repeated endlessly over eons

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