To Catch a Bashful Hopping Bird

You hop around me

…

then you’re gone

in an elusive dance.

You flitter close

You escape me

You trail me

You derail me

You enthral me

Leaving me riveted

Thoroughly fascinated

Profoundly 

                  disappointed

I remain … somewhat distracted.

I wait 

to see you in flight

Painful delight

A joyous plight

Until I’m bold enough to stay still

while you survey me

and you’re not afraid 

nor am I afraid

to greet you.