Taking Flight

by Oriana Miller

Shhhhhh   Can you hear that?

There’s a keening just outside your door!

Does it make you fear me?

Or do you choose to look upon the pinking autumn sky?

Shhh Can you hear that?

There’s a rhythm on the waters edge!

Does it make you feel alive?

Or do you look for a mossy ledge upon which you may lie?

Shhh Can you hear that?

Such a clicka clacking in the air!

Does it help you to see me?

Or do you trust yourself to take that leap and begin to fly?

Shhhh Can you hear that?

There’s a silence in the herding.

Does it make you feel their strength?

Or do you need to search for me and look into my eye?

Don’t shy back or fear what lies ahead

But step out with the greatest pride.

For you must remember your Twilight story

About how the Reindeer are forever by your side.

(painting by Starwind, photo by Jennette Carter)