Yesterday…
She buried her head in the sand
Today…
He cowered in his nest
~Tomorrow~
They swoop down on innocence
Unhooded hawk
do not feign ignorance
you hold lifelessness in your claw
predatory gaze
at your next victim
making life
a merciless game
of your gain
Thanks to Tess of Magpie Tales for the excellent prompt and to ParkeHarrison for the photo: “Study-of-Nest” copyright 1994