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the hawk at dusk
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the hawk at dusk |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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High above the farmer’s fallowed fields, chasing shadows at dusk on a wintered night, a soaring hawk suddenly shifts his flight, descends into the darkest furrow, grasps scurrying critter that tries to burrow but in a split second, life’s details are revealed in the demise of a wee critter’s entrails, while the hawk survives to see the morning light to soar again, blessed with keen eyesight, high above the farmer’s fallowed fields, to chase shadows at dusk another night. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Kacy where I live now, I actually saw a hawk so close - only to find out from a neighbour it was thinking of having my cat for lunch  He came from no where to swoop by my back balcony, and it never occurred to me why.  Happy New Year's you two ladies. Carpe' Diem |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It seems important that I speak of life in a growing small city where once life was agriculturally resplendent... and now...the hawks, chicken and red tail and otherwise hover our back yards, in search.... they are very hungry.... and I thank you, Kacy, for letting me reflect on the beauty of the need. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sharon, that cat better be big, or stay indoors! Karilea, thanks! and smiling at you, letting you know that I shall begin reading my new "Love" book this weekend  thanks for the lovely autograph! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Nature sometimes makes me cry even though I know it has to be. Life really is a survival game for humans and animals alike and I guess we do what we have to. Enjoyed the read. Helen |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Happy holidays, Kacy! You took we soaring here; nature is amazing, fierce and mighty, tender and fragile. Terrific write!  .....jo |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
We've been seeing them here, again. Tell me oh wise one, is that a good sign, or no? hmmmm... I love them though. They are what they are, and gracefully themselves with no apologies.   |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Great write!! Enjoyed. JL |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Helen, Jo, JL, K thanks! and yes, serene one hawks and such things that fly around and eat rodents are probable VERY good for N'Orleans area, especially these days, when some of the rodents lost their ..ummm..former domiciles and may be scurrying about without an agent seeking new homes  |
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