Illuminated

It still amazes me to look at her.
A deep love wells deep within my heart,
Overflows with warmth, tenderness, fierce protection.
To realize I have such a special creature,
Wild and rare and beautiful in my home.
Sharing my life, offering me her love.

You are Nature's perfection.
A Citron-crested Cockatoo.
A Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata.
To me,
You are Shalom.
My beloved companion and friend.
I will love you and continue to love you through the ages.