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mummsie
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Nightwatch

Post by mummsie » Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:54 am

I've always had a fascination with owls...


NIGHTWATCH

(c)]Sue Pearce 2016

As winter stakes its lengthy hold
the evenings shadows manifold
beyond the grove, as creatures, bold,
stand sentry for the night.

Where high above on branches, bare
the marble eyes of wisdom stare,
their focus, coldly unaware
of their impending plight.

With cambered wings and talons spread,
a silent soar, a flash of red,
and once again the perfect thread,
its victim, deadly quiet.

As winter stakes its deathly hold
another night is set to fold
beyond the grove, as creatures mould
and disappear from sight.
Last edited by mummsie on Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:49 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Heather

Re: Nightwatch

Post by Heather » Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:08 pm

Truly beautiful Sue. You gave me a reason to smile. Thanks.

Heather :)
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Neville Briggs
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Re: Nightwatch

Post by Neville Briggs » Tue Apr 19, 2016 5:52 pm

Woo hoo to you Sue. :)
Neville
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mummsie
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Re: Nightwatch

Post by mummsie » Tue Apr 19, 2016 6:01 pm

Who?
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Heather

Re: Nightwatch

Post by Heather » Tue Apr 19, 2016 6:05 pm

You're being coy Sue - you know who. :)
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Bob Pacey
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Re: Nightwatch

Post by Bob Pacey » Tue Apr 19, 2016 6:53 pm

I've got a pair of mopokes in my backyard Sue.

A haunting call.

Bob
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mummsie
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Re: Nightwatch

Post by mummsie » Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:56 pm

Thank you Heather and Bob and happy to assist with a smile any day Heather.
Bob, you are indeed fortunate to share your backyard with these hunters of the night. I love Owls, next to Wedged-tailed eagles they are my favorite bird. We often hear them in the surrounds here but never as close as when we lived at the caravan park. They were regulars of a night there, cleaning up moths drawn to the streetlights. Their call is haunting but carries with it a sense of mystique.

Cheers
Sue
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Catherine Lee
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Re: Nightwatch

Post by Catherine Lee » Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:46 pm

Stirring and beautiful Sue - love this! Owls are so lovely, and this paints such a clear picture that I'm right there with you watching.
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mummsie
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Re: Nightwatch

Post by mummsie » Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:09 pm

Thank you Catherine-Yes, they are intriguing.

Cheers
Sue
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Re: Nightwatch

Post by alongtimegone » Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:20 am

Got to agree Sue ... that truly is a beautiful poem. Your first verse grabbed me immediately and the rest ... picture perfect.
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