John Oldham Poet Rhyme

Hawk

On this mountaintop I sit
In solitude reclined –

For such a heightened lift
Soul-weary did I climb
The world foresworn – a bit
(My aching heart inclined)

A flowing form of art
A hawk goes soaring by
In curving – graceful – arc
Suspended in the sky

It liberates my heart
And with the hawk I fly
Heart to beating heart 
Eye to seeing eye

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Susan Ashley October 16, 2023 at 5:32 PM Dear John, I adore the mystical spirit of this poem. Your vibrant yet tranquil imagery brings me to the “mountaintop” as I experience your thoughts… and I’m filled with appreciation for your poetic pen and for the easy grace of your cascading rhyme scheme. Exquisite poetry, especially your last stanza. A fav! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan John Oldham October 19, 2023 at 4:37 PM Thank you for your wonderful comments on this poem. This always brings be back to the mountain top where it originated. Best, John

Barbara Peckham April 2, 2023 at 4:55 PM This is delightful. I feel the mood. I particularly love the phrase ""hawk goes soaring by in curving - graceful arc suspended in the sky". You have a beautiful picture in words. John Oldham April 3, 2023 at 4:36 AM Thank you, Barbara! Yeah, I like that phrase, too. It was true! Best - john

Daniel Turner March 24, 2023 at 9:07 PM This is my kind of poetry John. Hope you don't mind thought Id check out your first post. I really like this one. Yourtalent is obvious:) John Oldham March 25, 2023 at 5:09 AM No problem, Daniel, and Thank You. I'm glad you enjoy them! Best - john

Linda Alice Fowler February 27, 2023 at 8:35 AM This is lovely John. It's a fav for me. :) John Oldham February 27, 2023 at 3:27 PM Thank you, Linda. Happy to hear :)

Michelle Smith February 18, 2023 at 10:12 AM Welcome to PoetrySoup. Did you know that there was a poet in the 1600's with your name? :O John Oldham February 18, 2023 at 2:44 PM LOL - Yeah, Michelle, I did. Tough to read him, though - old English. Related, perhaps?

Beata Agustin February 3, 2023 at 5:09 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God bless you. John Oldham February 4, 2023 at 5:09 AM Thank you, Beata!