tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491705809710576103.post-75783849868012002402007-09-30T08:18:00.000-07:002007-10-01T06:58:05.977-07:00What ominous presence this: three, then five, then seven<br />large grackles perched at the birdbath; pecking at the water,<br />then at each other.<br />The sun reflecting the beauty of their iridescent feathers, somewhat relieving my dread.<br />Suddenly, a flock of hundreds hovered a few feet off the grass<br />and flew by.<br /><br />52 wordsJanice Edelmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099721691898586515noreply@blogger.com