Thriller

I was in the garden tending gladioli
and collecting rosehips to make wine
When I glanced toward the sky
A cold shiver ran down my spine . 

Hurtling toward me 
At what seemed a thousand miles per hour
Was a sight I never thought to see
and I was beguiled by its power .

I stood as if I was paralyzed
As the peregrine falcon swooped ever near
It was as if I had been hypnotised
By beauty mixed with fear.

I flinched and turned my face away
From the injury I expect 
but Falcon has its tiny prey
I stand in awe to pay respect.

Into the eyes of a cold blooded killer
My frightened blue eyes glance
I'm reminded of the scene from thriller
When the zombies rise to dance.

How effective was that immortal scene
When first we watched that DVD
Am I awake ? Is this a dream ?
Naught with the falcons eyes on me.

I know he see's but seems to pay no heed
As he pops onto my fence post
He nods his head as if to thank me for his feed
But though it is my garden, I know he was the host.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Enriquez Avatar
February 16, 2014 at 9:08 PM
Dear Darren: Nice work. Cool delivery! Leon
Dietrich Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 9:54 PM
sure am enjoying your poetry. You have a flair for it!! And I see you can write on any topic!!
Watson Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 10:11 PM
Thank you Andrea. I was more of a political poet at first , Branched out a little into romance , With short stories and poems . Spanish newspapers seemed to like them and a few magazines here in the UK . I'm constantly trying to learn though and hopefully improve.
Karry Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 7:37 PM
This just mesmerized me with how you led the reader right into your story. I loved it. Thanks.
Watson Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Thank you Will My computer is jumping about tonight . So I don't know where my replies are going to end up.
Watson Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Thank you Jared Billie jean is my favourite Jackson song , Followed very closely by You are not alone .
Pickett Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 7:21 PM
I enjoyed your verse, nice rhythm and flow! I am allergic to Rose hips, I break out like a convict! "Thriller" is one of my Michael Jackson favs beside "Man in the Mirror" & "PYT"! Like I said well done, you put a smile on my face!Asavvy1
Watson Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 7:45 PM
Reply above was for you Jared . Computer glitch I'm afraid.
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