At ease
part way down the yard
I stopped
to watch
a robin
who stood in the walk-way looking
at me
still
at attention
on watch
my legs felt how straight
his legs
my shoulders felt how trim
his wings
how his wings swept back
my eyes felt how
with one eye
he held mine
until
at last
I raised my arms
and let go
as he raised his wings
and flew
away with me