deep inside

I know, somewhere deep inside
I should feel lonely, sad, lost, confused..
but I don't
I sit on my balcony,
alone, my dog and me..
listening to the sounds
of the forest, the mountains
watching the deer
skitter about, so close...
peaceful, relaxing, safe..
perched in my nest, in the trees
strangely away from memories
I should have..
am I lonely? am I sad? 
isolated, yes...but in a good way.
safe from my enemies
tucked away, high up..
buffered by countless miles
protected by stranger acquaintances
watching out for each other...
no questions, no opinions, no judgement
just humans, guardians of a displaced
bird....

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