Years ago
He was aloof
Every morning
Alone
On the shore
And if you so much as
Looked

His way

Even from the other side

He would blink himself
Into flight

And he was gone.

So unlike
The pair of his kind
Who have no idea or care
Who else is there

They are together on edge

Complete

And that is enough for anybody.

But that elusive grey giant--
He is alone
And he should stay

Because he is always alone

And so am I

And I wish he would.