here's one I wrote
Something eerie,something wrong
No birds in sight and none in song
Not a stir, not a sound
Feathers laying on the ground
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Yes my gardens very still
Somethings been and made a kill
Not a cat as some might say
For I know it's a bird of prey
A sparrowhawk on post nearby
Has made a killing from the sky
In his claws his victim dead
Hidden under wings outspread
Plucking feathers from his meal
A life I know he's had to steal
He'll come at spead from anywhere
Who he picks he doesn't care
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Over hedge so fast and low
At most his victims never know
Bird in claw he flies away
But he'll return another day
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Though sad, I know, while he's around
My gardens life is very sound.
Ray
a good laugh is better than a tonic
Excellent poem Barnsley Lad and somes up the role of the Sparrowhawk. They only visit your garden if there is a healthy and plentiful bird population. Whilst I don't like to witness their kill I have a huge respect for these magnificent birds
Of all creatures, man is the most detestable, he is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain. ~ Mark Twain
Thats brilliant Ray - thank you so much for sharing - wow a perfect image captured in words:)
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare ........
Love your poem Ray. You covered all the sentiments of how we feel about these fantastic birds. Thank you.
excellent poem ray, perfick! paul.
Good poem, Ray. Captures the feeling of a bird of prey in your garden. While I agree with JudiM, that its horrible to see them in action, I do so admire these birds.
Love your poem Ray
It gives the true meaning of the life and times of a 'hunting' Sparrowhawk
Regards
Kathy and Dave
HI
Thanks for all your kind remarks
Writing poems is something I don't do very often
but occasionally something gets in my head so I have to write it down.
so glad so many have enjoyed it
Super, Ray & you write in a very similar style to me as well.
(I wish we had smileys on here.)
Best wishes
Val.
Oh, but we do, Val!! :-))