He was vigilant
in his waiting
A steadfast focus
propelled him into my visceral eye
motionless
in his defiant stance
his utter stillness held court
while his counterparts did their best acrobatics
winged
yet stationary
poised
yet not winging it
he appeared regal in his resting awareness
a piercing intensity drew curiosity
gazing as if
in a silent despair
suddenly
a tilt of his head
a high-pitched shrill
declaring his triumphant wait
this waterfowl was no longer solitary
he scored his desired mate.
