He would have turned 90 today, had he lived another year
His body, tinned ashes
buried beneath a tree, close to home
soothed now by wind
and swooping soaring birds
We called him birdmanmac
forever trying to outsmart squirrels
who hung from feeders, unafraid
One winter a hawk landed in the pear tree outside his window
sat there staring steadily for hours
brothers in the fight against the enemy
today we drove to see an eagle’s nest
perched atop a redwood
watched the birds puff and preen
high above this hallowed ground
a fitting tribute to a proud and mighty man
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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 six beautiful children who fill them with hope for the future.
KateMcCarrollMoore 
really beautiful Kathleen, like you!
I loved him too.