The cry of the banshee I am familiar with.
I have heard her many times
it does not unnerve me
some it would,
I understand.
When I was very young was the first time,
those in my clan don't fear her,
we understand it is only
the news she brings.
I learned young that loss was part of life,
I knew I was alive if I heard her call,
if I didn't, well....
It seemed to be a philosophy of survival
with us. We would listen, then
everyone would look
around to see who
it would be.
We never really seemed to know
it was always a surprise.
But when we heard her
it was time to start
thinking about
the party.