lands undetected

on our back lanai atop the railing.  

Until its cry penetrates the still night 

with a raucous refrain

Obviously, a male.

His feathers 

are a stunning 

iridescent display 

of optical nano meddling.

Shortly, the house gecko responds.

Unrivaled, he too

will add his remark.

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