Nocturnal

notice the natural
                       nocturnal of the night-
           never has the naked
           nighthawk nested as neat-
                          neglected by dark, he
                          nestles with grace and need.
                 numb from twilight, he’s near. 




April 29, 2017
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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 8:26 PM
Laura,this is a beautiful poem.
Hopkins-Drewer Avatar
May 13, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Very natural and creative.
Andresen Avatar
May 13, 2017 at 12:31 PM
- Congratulations on your great winning poem, Laura :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Michaels Avatar
May 13, 2017 at 2:21 AM
Lovely imagery, Laura. Great use of alliteration! Congratulations on your First Place win! Regards, John.
Leiser Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 11:12 PM
Excellent Pleiades poem with unique imagery, Laura Loo! Congrats on your top win. :)
Singh Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 9:05 PM
Congrats!
Smith Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 8:53 PM
Great job, Laura! The picture fits perfect. Your words are expressed by its perfectly.
Smith Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 8:53 PM
Expressed by its eyes perfectly!!
Krampe Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 5:36 PM
Coming back with congrats, luloo.
Merryman Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 5:18 PM
Beautifully written with excellent alliteration. Congrats on your 1st place win, Laura! Blessings, Kim
Scars Avatar
May 12, 2017 at 5:34 PM
thank you so much! I am honored and adore these contests :) -luloo
Krampe Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 9:44 AM
Wow, there's a lot of N in your lovely pleiades!
Daniel Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 8:19 AM
Unique and beautiful, Luloo:)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 8:42 PM
Nice rhythm. GL in contest, Luloo!
Dupins Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 5:05 PM
This was very creative! Love it.
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