How do I share
the bath of a bird
I heard the sound
of gentle splash
and looked up to
the gutter
outside my window
an arc of wet sparkle
flew up to the sky
splash splash
What? What?
A dampened head
peeked up
skull feathers saluting Sun
eyes wide and glistening
the rest of the little beast
hopped to the edge
had a great shake
and flew
cleanly
away
© Robin Oats