There it was, perched for all to see

A beautiful red robin, looking at me

Gazing down from high up on the cable

Looking to all as though it was able



To cut the wire with its sharp beak

If it chose to do so, and then speak

To the world from atop its high perch

Where it looked so steadfast - no lurch



And as I walked underneath and looked high

The robin dropped just in front of me & sighed

Then it promptly flew away to another region

And now that lovely bird - is pure legion ....



- Tristram