Out From Within the Shadow

Red Kite

I was unprepared for the awesome sight

the very first time I saw a Red Kite.

I felt as though I fell in love

as I saw them gliding up above.

Round and round,

swooping low

in search of carrion on the ground below.

Flapping and flowing in their distinctive way,

I'll never forget one particular day.

I was driving along

and I had the pleasure to see

a Red Kite swoop down right in front of me.

Up so high, 

they're impossible to size,

but they are massive!

I didn't realise!

It seems they'd been reintroduced

to our area

to give the species a boost

and within the skies

they are now a common sight.

Thank goodness they recovered from their plight!

Just lately they are vocal more.

Such a beautiful sound,

it's hard to ignore!

I hear them now

before I see,

which is equally as exciting for me!