Short Nighthawk Poems

notice the natural
                       nocturnal of the night-
           never has the naked
           nighthawk nested as neat-
                          neglected by dark, he
                          nestles with grace and need.
                 numb from twilight, he’s near. 




April 29, 2017...

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With the chalk, 
Teachers' hearts knock
Students flock;
Goats, we overstock
And sheep, we unlock! 

With our talks, 
Teachers' mouths stalk
Lazy students' works, 
Discipline the ones that balk, 
And reinforce the gawks! 

With our walks, 
Knowledge toast to hawk
Teachers nighthawk;
Going days overwork, 
Reactivating students' blocks. 

Happy Teachers' day!...

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The nighthawk sails tonight;
Encompassing a silent world
Caught is, his prey in the wink of an eye

Spinning and diving in swirls
Across the midnight skies
While he holds court with the fancied hawk girls

The sea hawk takes to the sky
She dives for her daily catch
Of delicious bass in the seas nearby

Each bares a twinkle in their eyes
Prey for each, comes as no surprise...

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When the horses talk to me, 
They tell me many things, 
Whats and hows of yesterday, 
Why the nighthawk sings. 

I learn the meaning of the dance. 
Between animals and men, 
They inspire me to take the chance, 
To look back on where I’ve been. 

On this plain where we live, 
In the circle at the center, 
You receive more than you give, 
When privileged to enter. 

So I close my eyes in trust and walk, 
And listen, to the horses talk....

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Inspired by the painting 'Nighthawks' by Edward Hopper

The air changes when the majority sleep
As does the energy out in the street
Aura's of wakeful others draw you near
Pondering their character beneath the veneer 
Soulful quietude emitted from people and faces
Vast emptiness contrasting shadowy places
A tale of weariness transcribed on their skin
But shared nighthawk energy and feeling of kin

Premier Choice No 1188 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
2nd place...

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