A Warbler in august

I walked between small trees in Russell Creek Park.

A Yellow Warbler flitted from branch to branch, passing through early.

A Snowy Egret stood on a branch above Russell Creek, its

golden feet gripping the branch. People wearing masks and

spacing their seats watched other people playing soccer.

A female Neon Skimmer dragonfly perched overhead on a branch.

I read poems by Iris Tree. The Boston Market at Independence and Legacy in Plano closed. A hand-written sign directed customers to other outlets of this chain.

I will miss its staff's good service. I count this as a result of the pandemic.