The eagle circled lazily
In endless skies of blue
Whit puffy clouds beneath her wings
The sun a golden hue.
She cocked her head to the side
Hearing a joyous sound
Of laughter rolling o'er the turf
Echoing off the ground.
There below, she caught sight of him
Furry bandit on his way
Broad bands of black around his eyes
A raccoon caught up in play.
His chuckling mirth moves his paws
Across his furry face
Oblivious to her slow descent
She removes all time and space.
Till there she sits in front of him
Eyes quickening, mouth agrin
Answering back the chuckling sounds
That come from the heart of him.
And so together they greet the world
With joy that they alone
Have learned from all life's ups and downs
Mirth replacing their deepest groan.
Still chuckling with face all alight
She lifts her wings to the day
Says her goodbyes to her furry friend
And laughing, flies away.
