The Hawk

Joie Schmidt on Jun 2, 2008

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Adept and sharp.

There are many angels who traverse from far and wide to magically enter our lives. They come cloaked in unfamiliar garments sometimes even unsuspecting disguise.

Thus, over the years, my eyes have timely sharpened. Learned well from the mighty hawk, who with precise talons, swoops high above and keeps his gaze fixed, meaningfully ahead.

The terrain changes in his sights from moment to moment. It rushes his senses; fine tunes anything he’s missed. For he knows, in a split second his enemies could rush into his life from the clear skies sudden-sent.

Because of wisdom, he spends his days, like a quiet monk; exercising his skill, carefully defending against all those who would try to break his steadfast will; who would attempt to steer him from his path and what’s undeniably true.

His mind focuses on survival and his nest. It’s the only thing that ultimately matters, it’s the only place where he can lay his weary head to finally, peacefully rest.

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MindIt on Jun 2, 2008
It’s a good, thought-provoking piece, but not so poetic as your other poetry is, I guess…
salvatore on Jun 2, 2008
this is an excellent, well done on this one
Anne Lyken-Garner on Jun 2, 2008
MindIt,I don’t think this is intended to be poetic. It’s meant to be a thought about steadfastness (like a blog for the day) intended to invoke focus.
IcyCucky on Jun 2, 2008
Wonderful meditation piece for me!
Anthony M. McDonald on Jun 2, 2008
WOW – excellent piece! So descriptive. Almost like a poem wherein your words invoke feeling but written like a piece of prose. Nice edge!!!
Josey on Jun 2, 2008
You always use beautiful description in your writing. This is no exception!
Moses Ingram on Jun 2, 2008
There is such meaning here. Good job.
KathySpring on Jun 2, 2008
Great Job, You’ve done it again!!!!
Kathy
Devin Aldine on Jun 2, 2008
This is beautiful and reflective. Good job. I love the way that you describe the hawk. It’s a very spiritual work.
Ruby Hawk on Jun 2, 2008
The hawk is a beautiful bird but is vivious as nature intended it to be on any small animal and some not so small.
Lucy Lockett on Jun 2, 2008
I loved it, particularly the first verse! Very meaningful and a powerful choice.
Darlene McFarlane on Jun 2, 2008
Excellent! I loved it.
quiet voice on Jun 2, 2008
… Hi there, well my dear, this is
one great use of words, the analogy
is precise, and very profound. Your gift
speaks for itself. Take care.
Jacqueline van Bierk on Jun 3, 2008
very well written short and to the point I like it a lot.

JVB
tracy sardelli on Jun 3, 2008
lovely very meaningful. thank you for sharing.
deepbluesea on Jun 3, 2008
Beautifully written!
hear odrocab on Jun 13, 2008
i have worked with these kind of bird but never have i thought to describe them the way you did. Beautiful
kyu noght on Jul 2, 2008
sounds great ,good luck.
Wink on Aug 1, 2008
Very good! The images of the hawk are awesome!!!!! You almost become the hawk!!!!
angelstar on Aug 13, 2008
lovely meditation thanks. angel hugs
Donald Barr on Sep 7, 2008
Beautifully written. Sights and sounds came to mind.

p.s.
I photograph hawks near the back of my home.
LP Jardine on Sep 16, 2008
Excellent written imagery. The photos add just the right atmosphere.
Speed Limit on Oct 5, 2008
I can only second Dee (#2) – wow, both for the poem and the photograph.

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