KITE AND KATHERINE

The vultures were the worst.

They loved the most decayed corpse,

fighting over the worst smelling frogs.

that is what they liked the best.

That's what set the vultures apart from

their brethren feathered ones.

The eagles stayed hovering above.

Most dived down and grabbed whatever

they chose to feed and supply their babies

with the fresh frogs filling the ground below.

The lone eagle, Kite had hung back, and

watched the others eat to their fill.

He had no hard feelings, he had no ill will.

he had no reason to , there was no shame

it did not go against their nature

Sometimes they were all

forced to eating swill.

Others do what they need to do,

Kite couldn't think of taking a bite

of a free but rotting dinner.

Kite was used to smaller prey

like bugs or beatles

He also preferred to catch

snakes and an occasional lizard.

I will starve and so will my young

if I don't find some better food.

Kite, flew away, empty handed,

He knew he needed to bring

something fresh home that day.

I must not be a true Eagle, I always shy away

from killing any innocent one to bring home

to my mighty children, waiting for me.

to bring the next lively thing to fill

their tiny stomachs with nourishment.

No, I'm not a good Eagle at all...

As he was flying back home,

he saw a small human, standing

close the forest's wild edge.

What is that human doing down there.?

She is quite little and could fall into a snare.

But, why must I worry about her fate??

The kids are hungry, and I'm already late!

Why is she here, out so near the wilderness?

The girl began to grab into a full bag

of freshly baked bread.

She tore slices apart and threw them

as far as she could throw.

all over the meadow.

Kite swooped down, and landed aground

next to a fresh piece of bread.

The sweet smell of fresh bread

had completely won him over.

The girl sat down amongst the waves

of wild grass, rolling in the wind.

All Kite could now see was her shoulders and head.

She spoke in a silent voice, which drew Kite's attention.

Her eyes met his in a kaleidoscope gaze.

"Hello, eagle, please eat to your heart's content."

Her silent voice startled Kite. "Is she really talking to me?

"Don't t be afraid, you can take flight at anytime.

I am not holding you here.

I come from where you do.

I too, come from the sky!

Kite was mesmerized as he lifted and flew

back to his chicks and their mother too.

"You wouldn't believe where this bread came from!"

His excitement wasn't the only thing he shared,

as his family ate every bread crumb.