The Hawk Is Angry Fierce Ready To Kill
The nation is burning in the form of a hawk
Rising toward the heavens in fiery redness
The rest of the world watches, sadly helpless
Billions of animals dead, oh, Australia, we grieve for you.
The hawk is angry, fierce, eager to maim and kill
The forests are on fire, glowing as a giant campfire,
Enticing the hawk to come closer, teasing her in her sadness
Thousands of homes lost. Oh, Australia, we pray for you.
The hawk cannot get away, caught in a whirlwind of unhappiness
Tethered to the horribleness of what is happening.
Helpless to do anything, except watch the forest fires burn and burn.
Sadness all around, trees lost forever. Oh, Australia, what will you do?
The nation is the hawk, the hawk the nation. Hypervigilant, and sorrowful.
We watch on the other side of the world, rooting for the hawk. Will he make it?
Will he eventually be able to fly up and out and rebuild the nests?
Optimism is thrown to the hawk in droves. Oh, Australia, we are here for you!
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2020
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