Circus of Faith

A squirrel scampers through a circle of trees,
             chattering vociferously
             as branches give way.
Balancing precariously, she flies
             between earth and sky.

Does she catch a glimpse of the hawk
             circling majestically
             above her?
Does she long for the wonder
             of being held
             on the wings of the wind?

Or is she content
             with the daily challenge
                          in her trapeze
                          act of faith?

                          ~Lillian Englert