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The Hawk

His wings dark with silent purpose Plunging into all my hidden places Watching the beating of my heart A form of death with many faces... My refuge in shadowed corners Was lost with the talon's bite Now my life lies bleeding Battle weary, no will to fight... The hawk had just one agenda My bones to the world exposed Now an end to this sullen day Last chapter, my book is closed... -written for a friend who is suffering-

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 6/30/2011 2:47:00 PM
A sudden and ominous piece Barbara, i do wonder though..(just thinking about your friend)..if you might do a more happy one..?as a follow up, even for me..? or shopkeepers..ranchers?anybody.? anyway.. all the best..!Joe.
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Date: 6/30/2011 1:42:00 PM
Oooo; what a write dear poet ! Awesome ! Have a wonderful weekend dear friend ! Much love, james
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Date: 6/30/2011 5:43:00 AM
Congratulations Barbara on your win in Brian Strand's "Five To 14" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/30/2011 5:17:00 AM
Such profound deep emotion. SENSATIONAL EXPRESSION, Barbara. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie
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Date: 6/29/2011 10:21:00 PM
barbara … cheery KUDOS to you for the special win :) huggs,
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Date: 6/29/2011 3:31:00 PM
Congratulations on a great win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/29/2011 1:14:00 PM
Congrats BG on your first place win with this lovely poetry ..luv..
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Date: 6/29/2011 1:00:00 PM
Deep, affectionate and pleasing expression but very touchy, Barbara
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Date: 6/29/2011 8:01:00 AM
i feel the pain, barbara... what a gut-wrenching, eloquent piece that renders me awed... prayers for your friend... :) huggs, nette
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