devouring bird

now goldfinch angles to destroy a bloom

to work its hatred out upon a flower

a pretty bird but yet an angry doom

 

there has to be a reason we assume

and yet it seems to shred not to devour

now goldfinch angles to destroy a bloom

 

in the clear light on a day lacking gloom

no sign of cloud that would presage a shower

a pretty bird but yet an angry doom

 

for solemn purpose that seems to consume

hardworking bird harmless petals to scour

now goldfinch angles to destroy a bloom

 

as we peer curious from our quiet room

at the odd wonder of this summer hour

a pretty bird but yet an angry doom

 

to turn a garden spot into a tomb

a kind of solemn message of its power

now goldfinch angles to destroy a bloom

a pretty bird but yet an angry doom