Relentless

The swift swallows swoop relentlessly

At the crow meandering along.

He may be merely searching for food

But it's the lives of fledglings if wrong.



Peeping out over the nest's edges

Are three little heads, curious all,

Wondering why mama and papa

Are not answering their hunger call.



Meanwhile the valiant parents fight on

Hoping to chase away the black one

Knowing that speed their weapon must be

If this dire battle is to be won.

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