He took off quickly
Climbed even quicker
Until he settled
Then leaned slowly
Into a wide circle
As was his routine
I had asked before
What was that noise
In front of the house
Above the house
Behind the house
Within the house
I was not reassured
No matter
What others felt
About her well-managed
Lack of
An appropriate response
Of course she heard me
Those shuttered eyelids
Told their own story
Of a saleswoman
Or fighter pilot
On estate duty
