name of the falcon 

inspires mystery.  

races the blood. 

shortens the breath. 

quickens the pace 

sharpens the eyes  

sharpens the talons 

dives from the sky 

like a holy angel.  

name of the whale 

plunges to the depths  

swells the seas 

rides the waves 

sings a song 

dances a waltz 

in slow motion 

wonderment 

almost awkward 

in its beauty 

and grace. 

name of the lion 

swells the chest 

lifts the head 

questions sanity 

weighs delusion 

looks across 

the vast mirage 

of heat 

for evidence 

of being  .