Some of Creator’s Children
make a habit of leaving
when there’s not enough
food
not enough
shelter
from Winter’s necessary, cyclical death
which lets Summer rest
and provides for Spring’s resurrection
and for the Children’s return
We, too, Creator’s Beloved
take on the hardship of leaving
when there’s not enough
food
not enough
shelter
from oppressors’ unnecessary, abusive death
which abhors rest
and endangers hope
and makes our return
worse than the unknown sea we face
when we leave
He, too, Creator’s Flesh-Word
had a season of leaving
when there was too much
power-lust
too much
bloodthirst
from a tyrant’s unnecessary, terrorizing death
which seeds fear
and germinates self-seeking
while generosity harbors
and compassion comforts
those who leave
and those who stay
All Creator’s lands
receive and release
and receive and release
and receive and release
these lives and loves
of necessary sojourners
The lands have gratitude for
their blessings
their wisdom
their visions
their spirit
in sowing and resting and dancing
and laughing and shouting and being.
Why do we
marvel at monarchs
and celebrate cranes
but not thank these Kin
also from our Creator?
Photo by me: Migratory cranes stoppying by Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, AL in January 2026