The Swallows © Tony Fallon 040518

The Swallows © Tony Fallon 040518

The swallows came to Capistrano but not to our shed

But they always came to our uncle’s barns instead

I was so glad to see them I knew summer had arrived

And two more swallows their long trip had survived

They say when two get together it’s a life long affair

And whether flying north or south it’s done as a pair

I wondered if in Africa those two had daily dated

And thought of the nest in Ireland while they migrated

The rafters seem to be the favorite place to build their nests

And up there they are never bothered by cats or other pests
I don’t know if the little ones ever get into fights

But it usually is fatal if one falls from such heights

The male helps feed the family for that he must be admired

He flashes in and out so often at night he must be tired

They are a welcome addition and can cheer up your mood

And they only eat insects and don’t bother with our food.