the red tail...

...of a flicker

hanging out in a tree - then making his call - caught my attention - late in the afternoon - on this chilly day - when i had other intentions - for my post - but i couldn't pass - this by - it's so unusual - to see flickers - in the neighborhood - when they come - by, and i actually can - catch them - even though it's not - the best - i need to remember the day - those red tails - so brilliant flashing past - as they fly - so fast past you - are simply a special something - so vibrant - it is a mark - unto itself - gives me a thrill - every time i see them - it's enough to make for...

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happy day.....