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.

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