The jays, protectors of forests, today protect
the St. Francis statue. These blue messengers
of the gods and to loved ones,
afterlife helpers who mate for life, busily
screaming at shared enemies in my dream.
If you are interested in learning more about blue jay symbolism
and spiritual meanings, see https://thebirdguide.com/blue-jays-symbolism/
Writing the Day 
I didn’t know the symbolism of jays, so thanks for that link. To me they were always just noisy, rude birds!
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