Migrating For the Winter

Bereft of warmth and succoring provender But girded with the fortitude providence doth tender Internal compass the charted course doth render Steeled to navigate rough skies with built-in aerometer Dislodged flocks flying south for winter A winged armada pushing through shearing blender Swirling masts soar into celestial splendor In gallant ranks parade o'er corroding timber In tight formations to withstand every passing rigor Skirting every obstacle human craft can engender Gliding through the availing winds, an astute orbiter