Kestrel
Stopping
something
caught my eye
hovering
above rough tussocks
watching
just waiting
flicking
it's wings
head
down ready.
Watching
hovering
on high
over
unkempt grassland
motionless,
observing
riding
the air
ready
to dive.
Unmoving
captivating
me
above
disordered land
static,
perceptive
fanning
the tail
waiting
to strike.
Persevering
patiently
waiting
high
in the sky
drops
through the air
catching
its breath
the
vole is no more.
Flying
kestrel
leaves
mission
accomplished.
26 comments:
Good Morning Cuby, great poem! The kestrel are expert hunters. you have described their hunt perfectly. Have a great day!
Aaaaah. Wonderful description of one of nature's most lovely creatures. :)
eileeninmd: Thank you for your compliment,so glad you liked this poem. :)
Nancy@A Rural Journey: The kestrel is indeed beautiful so pleased you liked my poem. :)
You've captured the kestrel perfectly! It is the ABA Bird of the Year! Did you know that?
KaHolly:What is ABA? I thought long and hard for the right word and am so pleased it works.
Mission accomplished indeed!! Great verses, I could picture the bird on it's mission! xo
Ina in Alaska: Thanks so much. :)
I think you've got something going w/ the bird poetry!
Kestrels are gorgeous birds.. I've never seen one in person, but only in photos.
Great poem, Claire.
Hugs,
Betsy
you always remind me to get outside. too bad i'm always stuck at my computer when it happens ;-)
Lisa@Two Bears Farm: Thanks for your positive comment.
Betsy from Tennessee:Glad you enjoyed the poem perhaps it made up for never having seen one!:)
Chris:Maybe the description of the kestrel made up for not being outside, I hope so.
Excellent, you've captured the essence of the kestrel hunting very well
Crafty Green Poet: Thank you for this comment glad you liked this one.
You have captured very well the soul of a kestrel.
It is the succinctness and feeling of speed that make this poem so right. It is emotionless in its execution - the kestrel, not the poem. The poem is full of restrained emotion. Good one, Poet.
Cherry Pie: Thank you for this appreciative comment.
Doris:I do like your your breakdown of the comments on different elements in this poem, thank you so much. As a fellow kestrel lover glad you liked it.
Lovely, Cuby.
Welshcakes:Thanks.
You have captured the essence of the kestrel! Well done!
Kathiesbirds:Thank you so much.
...you've really captured the feel of a kestrel....I love this poem!!!
Kelly:Thank you so much, so pleased you liked this one.
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