What the Osprey Didn't Do

release the fish which struggled slippery in her taloned grip
dip low to the stream to admire the figure she cut
swerve from her purpose as I walked beneath
complain about the husband and kids
promise anything to god or man
ask respite from her labor
check her text messages
paint bright the sky
(and yet she did)
pity her prey
take a plea
gloat