Spring Symbiosis.....

Spring has finally reached the Washington Coast... it has been a long time coming this year. Each sunny day the creatures and I would wish for more, sun that is. We'd receive instead little fronts blowing in off the Pacific, dumping copious amounts of rain to prepare our fields for wildflowers later on. Today, May 16th just feels right. I keep my fingrs crossed... somewhat awkward but oh so necessary in these parts.

Symbiosis

Spring at the beach.
American bald eagles nest
in spruce trees down the street.
Tall patient sentinels
with thick dark branches,
spruce welcome all occupants.
Chattering squirrels nest
here, and the ultimate
high rise tenant is comfortable;
adult bald eagles
occupying the penthouse.
The full symbiotic relationship
in a canopied environment
fulfilling every need.
Healthy spruce cones and seeds
readily available
for busy, hungry squirrel
and you know who for the eagle.
Intelligent design, indeed;
or evolutionary need.

Enjoy your beautiful day, kite flyers and surfers. Spring must be here to stay.