I just saw a bluejay 
Spreading its wings in an elegant way 
Flying across the universe toward a distance enchanted tree 

Its flight had seemed uncharted 
When at first it stalled
Then darted on its way 

Though it perched here for just one moment 
It flew off without resentment 
Its feathers ruffled in the wind 

And the memory of its presence 
Will remain forever pleasant 
In the eyes of those who caught a glimpse of it 

Dedicated to the loving memory of my niece, Lori