Brian Strand Poet Choka

Sounds Off-Spring

the red kite whistles
to it's mate soaring above..
from their nest of love

chatter in the sky
northwards,in neat formation
migrating geese fly

a magpie arrives..
the starling's melody dies-
soundlessly death cries

just one flap of wings-
the sparrow-hawk makes its kill
pouncing down at will

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Mark Toney February 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM I appreciate your support for my Flash Poetry Challenge (9). Circle of life, Brian!

thriveni c mysore January 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM layered meanings, yours is different level of presenting thoughts dear poet. profound write. did I read 'off-spring'? twice? thrice? to get the meaning...

Michael Jordan May 20, 2009 at 1:01 PM Brian my dear friend - Congratulations on placing in Raul’s, “The Sounds of Nature Contest” God Bless, MJ

Abe Lopez May 17, 2009 at 2:59 PM Brian, concrats on your placement in Raul's contest.

Sandra Hudson May 15, 2009 at 3:03 PM Congratulations! Great write Brian, Hope all is well with you!-AA

Corinne Curcio May 15, 2009 at 10:09 AM Oooh - after reading so many "light" and feel good poems, this one comes and it's startling and stark - and great! Congrats on your win Brian

Lena Townsend May 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM Congratulations on the Honorable Mention in the contest. This is an awesome write, so much wonderful imagery in this one, and the chatter in the sky... great work! Smiles from Lolita

Carrie Richards May 15, 2009 at 6:15 AM I loved this creative look at nature...I can hear those wings swooping down...well done! Congratulations on your success in Raul's contest, Brian! ~ love, Carrie

Sharon Winter May 15, 2009 at 5:50 AM So wish I could see the Red Kite you often write about soaring above! Warmest congrats Brian on your most excellent win in Raul's contest! Love, Shar

Raul Moreno May 15, 2009 at 2:10 AM Brian, congrats for placing in my contest...Raul

Emily Kroeger April 24, 2009 at 8:38 AM beauty

Charlene Bird April 23, 2009 at 12:07 PM Truely remarkable write, the imagery is astounding.

Raul Moreno April 23, 2009 at 12:24 AM Thank you Brian for supporting my contest...Raul

L'Nass Shango April 22, 2009 at 7:17 AM Tennyson spoke of it ...as nature red in tooth and claw ... you write of it ... a divine majestic law. Awesome

Sharon Winter April 21, 2009 at 2:13 PM Wow, you sure have captured sounds of nature. Each its own incredibly imagery. Excellent Brian. Love, Shar

James Marshall Goff April 21, 2009 at 2:07 PM I'm smiling Brian! really uplifting nature poem ...Jim

Robin Maughan April 21, 2009 at 11:44 AM Well done Again! Another vibrant picture painted! Hugs, Robin

Lena Townsend April 21, 2009 at 5:12 AM Beautiful Brian... Great luck to you in the contest. Smiles from Lolita

Christopher Higgins April 21, 2009 at 4:15 AM This is so well written Brian. You really ahd me looking deep into this piece. Great writing.

Not Anymore April 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM Ahh, spring; an explosion of life, death, and surviving. You captured this nicely