Proper Pair

Passed over and to the south of Pulgas
in a crescendo of rising light  
plot of sand and soaring redtail hawk
his, a place of sun and life.   

Tell me now, confess
think you've had enough 
in darkness and shadow you whisper for release 
can take no more
tho' you've so much more to give. 

I know this, If I know nothing else  
you want just a little bit
more  
but I'll pray for his safe return 
to make you whole again,
to be a proper pair again.

It's only advise I need my dear one,   
a few words will do, and then I'll go.

A hug and a prayer, for another pair
much too late, for us maybe..
but it's all I ask, and yours to offer 
all best in wishes, and miracles. 

It's only your well being I need 
so close to me, don't you see
won't ever waste a breath
on anything less...
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November 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Very Raven like my friend. Only you could pull this one off. Just the right amount of mystery to intrigue the reader and their grey matter. I had another dementia test to satisfy my family and aced it. Dr said I was very good for 70 year old.
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June 29, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Birds do best in pairs. I love this poem of a fantastic hawk.
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