Survival's Song

The hawk swooped down with a loud scree,
a death knell for the small chickadee.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Sad and happy at the same time!! Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Good to see it on the winners' list. Sara
Fowler Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 6:47 AM
Many thanks Sara! :)
Buehler Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Well done! Congratulations on your win. :)
Fowler Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Thank you Evelyn. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Excellent! Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Thanks Kim! :)
Andresen Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 5:34 AM
- Survival's song lovely written, Linda :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs
Fowler Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Hi dear Anne-Lise. Many thanks and hugs for your congratulations. :)
Kitchin Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 3:49 AM
Linda, great vivid imagery in this one, congratulations on your winning placement!
Fowler Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Many thanks dear Tania! I appreciate you and your fun contests! :)
Faulkner Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Back with congratulations, glad to see this on the winner's list~
Fowler Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Thank you friend Michelle. I appreciate your tapback :)
Ayantika Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Congratulations Linda! Happy for your win. I really hoped it to be on the list :)
Fowler Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Hi Akanksha. Thank you! You are sweet to comment :)
George Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 7:35 PM
The mighty prey on the weak. Beautiful Crystalline, dear Linda
Fowler Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 6:34 AM
Hi my friend. Survival of the fittest Valsa...food-chain driven. :)
Buhagiar Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 1:55 AM
Brilliant poem.
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 5:54 AM
You are so sweet Victor. I hope your week goes well. :)
Faulkner Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 3:21 PM
The circle of life, very vivid in a dangerous way~
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 5:53 AM
Hi Michelle. Good to see you! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. :)
Lawless Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 3:16 PM
YUP, Nature can be a real "mother" sometimes. Nice job with the form also.
Fowler Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 5:52 AM
Thank John. Yes, she can be. LOL I'm always pleased by your visits and comments. :)
Turner Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 9:41 AM
I think this is beautiful, Linda. Survival of the fittest! Harsh but reality.
Fowler Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Many thanks Daniel. I'm a fan of nature, even the ugly bits are beautiful to me. :)
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