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Prehistoric Sky

The 12 Apostles took flight
Lumbering wings ‘gainst an ombre sky
Large wings and Long necks
Dangling feet tucked back a bit
A group effort to form up the point
Long journey ahead. Trade offs at the front.
For these prehistoric cranes
share the burden of the drain.
See, a bird alone can’t bear the brunt
of gale force winds and turbulence.
But, when leaders trade
and share their power,
the Whole Flock flies
a whole lot faster
a whole lot farther…

By Makar

Stephen Sutherlin is a designer, poet and musician. He writes poetry about life in the southwest and enjoys metrical lyricism.

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