“The Mating Call” by Cindy Georgakas

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I sit patiently to capture you as you fly past with not as much as 
a notice that I exist. I resume my activities as you once again 
sweep past my hair and flutter.

As soon as I put my head back in a book, you’re back again; 

This time hovering in front of me standing 
still 
in midair.

My heart stops. When I look up, you’re gone again. 

You’re beautiful, elusive, mysterious and I can’t help wondering 

what you are in such a hurry to do.

What could possibly be so important? 

If I sit and wait patiently, you avoid me, but 

when I’m not looking, you make yourself known.

I fantasize that you must be flirting with me, trying to win my attention, 

but this dance of a mating call teases and delights in its ability 

to be mesmerized by my existence.

I pull my camera out slowly as you make another sweep around, 

determined to capture you, but when I snap a shot for a final time, 

you flee making a fool out of me.

And here I thought I had found my mate. 

Oh, for the prerogative of a dragon fly. I call your bluff and leave, 

you stand before me as I snap but it’s too late—I’ve grown wings.

Copyright © 2024 Cindy Georgakas
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Cindy is a San Francisco native and currently lives nestled in the trees in a small community with her husband and 3 fur babies. She is a certified Life Coach, Personal Trainer, Yoga/Meditation teacher, and Body Worker. She draws inspiration from her family, friends, clients, and nature. She is also a recognized author, publishing her first book, Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps to Live the Life of Your Dreams, available on Amazon and in local bookstores. Cindy is Author of The Year on Spillwords Press for 2023 and was voted Author of the Month on Spillwords Press in April 2023 and Publication of the Month on Spillwords in October 2022. She is a co-author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women and # 1 Bestseller, Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology. She is a Treasured Contributor to MastecadoresUsa. Her website is Uniquely Fit. She can also be found on Instagram #ahamoments.

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