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By Cheryl Procaccini
it begins slowly
finch overture. then burst! a
sound bath of bird song
sweet whiff of sagebrush
on a current of cold air
chaparral’s perfume
pelicans glide low.
perfect formation. riding
lifts from breaking waves.
Cheryl is a resident of Laguna Beach and writes Haiku poems inspired by the local flora and fauna around her. She is also a certified EMDR psychotherapist and the creator of Birdsong and the Eco-Wonders BirdsongTV.