Birds Eye View

Today on my walk with Lily I spotted a hawk in a tree by the reservoir. I stood and stared for a while to see if he'd move. He was calm perfectly still even with a nearby dog barking. He made me think of the day I walked to the library and saw a man with blue tattoos all over his face; both cheeks, chin and forehead. He was wheeling a baby in a stroller. The only time I've ever seen tattoos like that before was in my circus freaks book. As he approached I recognized the US Army eagle on his right cheek.