Forests At Nighfall

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Written, August 26, 2024
For The Premiere Contest, “Onomatopoeia”
(the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named)
Sponsor, Emile Pinet

Tetrameter – 10 syllables, four beats per line. /--/--/--/


Forests at nightfall are scary to see;
not just dark forms- but loud sounds flowing free.
Far from at home, with cute puppy's bow-wow;
or from your kitten's sweet, gentle meow.

Skunks and opossums resound with a screech;
harsh sounds for us- but for them, secret speech.
Night owls all hoot, while young fox kits will yelp;
grasshoppers chirp as plump frogs croak to help.

Nightfall brings on the long nocturnal hunt; 
bobcats join in with their loud hungry grunt.
Wolves and coyotes- as foxes all howl;
big bears roam free with a loud husky growl.

Not just dark forms- but loud sounds flowing free;
forests at nightfall are scary to see!
Best viewed on film- for you never will flip
creatures that find you before you can zip!

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Emile Pinet

Date: 10/1/2024 8:35:00 AM

Congratulations Sandra! Your Onomatopoeia poem "Forests At Nightfall" has earned you a distinguished placement in my poetry contest. I was strict, but your poem earned you a spot on the winner’s list. Very well done, my friend.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/27/2024 5:47:00 AM

Dear Sandra, What a delightful read that is so full of nature and sounds and imagination. I hope you do well in the contest! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel