Blue Heron
By Belinda Behne
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Too many geese now
invade the wetland marsh
Where is my heron?
the great winged blue one
who lifts the earth into the sky
in powerful slow motion
stopping my heart?
I watch
I wait
Time expands into forever
until, one day
a sudden explosion
of broad blue-grey wings
rise and spread just beyond my window
The world opens
piercing me with joy
My heron!
O look how beautiful your are!
Belinda Behne grew up in the midwest, but she has spent most of her adult life in the vibrant culture of New York City. Her first career, as a teacher of special education, led her to the love of art, literature and theatre. She has pursued her passions of acting, writing poetry and performing professional voice-overs for more than three decades. She currently enjoys living on the edge of a salt marsh, where life continues to inspire her in new ways. Her poems can be found in LEAF Journal, The Wise Owl, and Scarlet Dragonfly Journal.