Clueless
there they were
hundreds of them
perched in a line
on the telephone wires
all facing the same way
staring toward the horizon
as if waiting for some signal or
maybe for an answer
to suddenly appear
the magical message that would
enlighten them
& let them know
why they were there
o r d e r l y
comfortably spaced & disposed
well intentioned
but nonetheless
clueless