Held Here By Silence Osprey He remembered the first time

He remembered the first time he saw his reflection in the water

the Egrets continued their gatherings

As she soared above the pristine landscapes

"Where darkness is infinite

and the symphony of nature's melodies

Held Here By Silence Osprey He remembered the first timePhotograph by Robert David Atkinson Held Here By Silence The Great Blue Heron waited at the edge of the marsh. Around her, the marsh had fallen into a deep silence. As small fish turned beneath the surface of the water, the Heron did not move; Silence gathered there and wrapped itself around her. She did not stand within that silenceshe was held by it. The quiet kept her still, neck drawn in, her eyes fixed on the darkness before her. RDA View