Blue Jay
Found an injured scrub jay in November.
Aphelocoma Californica, in fact.
Because we have facts in print, remember.
Fear she would die before I found a Vet.
No animal control officer help.
Watched Youtube videos on how to set
the blue jay's wing flapping like torn sea kelp.
Fed her drops of treats to regain her life.
Last weekend my son came home from college.
Blossom, that is her name, is ready strong.
Opened her pen near the Okame trees.
She didn't fly, cocked her head, which felt wrong
Then a buzzing diddy came from the bees,
they are working and practicing their song.
Velvet cone flowers lift while she sails on.
What to do she has her boyfriend back for treats?
Caroline Gerardo copyright 1/26/2018
