Courage

A Blue Jay has unmasked a villain

she is letting the world know

is it a snake a hawk or owl

or maybe my cat

the avian neighborhood has flocked

to her clarion call and joined in scolding

danger danger danger they cry

and harass the menace from their turf

Why do humans walking the street

or riding the subway avert their eyes

to criminal activity afraid to get involved

Why can't they have the courage of

the Blue Jay