Kindling

Eagle on thermal highs

floating free across

enchanting azure skies

as smooth zigzag patterns enweb --

But sometimes a long melodious cry

a call to her mate?

And sometimes in song-like harmony

another call melds with the one

another pair of wings zigzags

an aerial waltz in tandem.

And raised above the mundane city

throbbing along in a glide

wingtips feather in a gentle touch

kindling

while a soft breath ruffles the down;

And the only sound --

the mingled thudding of two hearts.