Nocturnal Noises
A sun drenched day decided it needs some sleep, again
A nigh time shadow leads to nocturnal noises, again
Then it came; first a bat frequency noted its presence
Then it’s sharp noise; first the crunch, then the crackle
We looked up high, the moon beam caught our eye
We turned to leave, the beady prey took swoop
Too small, it’s shadow cast upon our faces; we turned
It’s breath caught her hair; no scream just a jump
The nocturnal hunt in full flow, we stood firm
Then the beats, then the chorus, then the cracks
A crescendo of noise; more creatures, more shadows
Why run? Why care? Why dare? Why here?
Don’t fear the nocturnal nature hunt
A carnivore, a herbivore; an omnivore;
All present, all here, big and small
We are mere spectators; they don’t care
Natures sway, their way, never to decay
We stood firm
We closed our eyes
We listened
We danced
We felt at one
Oh nocturnal noises; natures natural music
By Shane Cogan (September, 2013)
Copyright © Shane Cogan | Year Posted 2013
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