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"The Pecking and Order" (by Joe DiMino)

I have observed the pecking of birds,

a cat in motionless pursuit--

wanting to warn one

but respecting the nature of another--

my mind is a glitter

of tilted wings

and silver light,

of frosted paws

and winter night.