New Poem

Posted on March 20, 2013 by katemccarrollmoore

A Snowy Egret lives in the creek that runs past my office.
Sometimes he sits alone on the fence.
Sometimes he stands by the water’s edge.
Waiting
Waiting
Watching
Waiting
Sometimes I see him flying, white wings open, still.
Soaring
Soaring
Gliding
Soaring
I read once that some Native Americans believe that it’s good luck to spot an egret in flight.
They say that egrets will take your worries and carry them away.
I feel that native spirit in my soul today.
I’m waiting, waiting for my Snowy Egret to appear.
Watching, waiting for him to soar overhead, my worries resting on his graceful open wings.

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About katemccarrollmoore

Kate Moore’s passion is literacy, and she serves as a mentor teacher and staff developer throughout the greater Bay Area. Kate served three terms as the City of San Ramon's Poet Laureate (2012-2018); she also teaches poetry writing workshops for children and adults. Kate holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from California State University, East Bay, an M.A. in Teacher Leadership from St. Mary’s and a B.A. in English Education from SUNY Albany. She and Bob Moore are the proud parents of four beautiful grown daughters, and the smitten grandparents of eight beautiful children who fill them with hope for the future.
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