Scamper

A flightless bird:

squawking.

Where is Mom?

Left dad behind to care for

the newborn,

nearly abandoned.

Chittering,

Waddling.

Here she comes.

Dinner is here.

We all eat: sharing,

     talking.

Finally a family,

for a moment.

Dad leaves

with his friends,

a trip to the ocean.

A kiss from Mom;

tales of her journey,

now it’s time for bed.

All of a sudden

she looks over

and her baby is all dressed

up

The only suit

he owns.

He’s picked his rocks;

Gone to build his nest.

Ready to start a family

Of his own.