Kestrel

What seems an impossible feat
of forte and noble resolve
to boldly face the bitter gale,
a smallish bird feathers the wind.

His wildly beating wings afford
what seems an impossible feat
of willfulness against his foe,
as he hunts for suitable prey.
 
He hovers so he can find his 
preferred meal scuttling around in
what seems an impossible feat
to escape the eyes of the bird.

Such beauty in nature is rare
and one should be awed by the sight 
of the kestrel’s stamina in
what seems an impossible feat.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kendrick Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 6:12 AM
I have read your winner in Constance's contest and found it interesting. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara
Fowler Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 7:44 AM
Thank you dear Sara. I appreciate your visit and kind comments. :)
La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 3:28 PM
Linda, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Fowler Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Thank you for you kind words and congrats Constance. :)
George Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 9:00 PM
Beautiful poem. Congratulations Linda on your first place win.
Fowler Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 6:49 AM
Hi Valsa. I truly appreciate your comments and visit! :)
Andresen Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 2:06 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely win poem in the contest, Linda :) - hugs
Fowler Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Hi Anne-Lise. Thanks for the visit and congrats! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely  nature write. Have a blessed day writing away.....................
Fowler Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Hi dear Paula. Thanks for the lovely comment. :)
Turner Avatar
March 10, 2023 at 9:11 AM
When it comes to poems about nature, I'm all in, Linda. This is a fine write. Good luck.
Fowler Avatar
March 10, 2023 at 9:16 AM
I do admire and respect nature. Glad you do too. Thanks for the positive comments! Linda :)
Meadows Avatar
March 10, 2023 at 6:58 AM
A good poem. Well done.
Fowler Avatar
March 10, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Hello Jeanette. Nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping and commenting! :)
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