Bird of Prey

Nature at its best.

Bird of Prey

In the bluebell woods,

upon a sweet spring breeze,

we flew the Harris Hawk.

We watched it swoop and glide

and turn between sun dappled leaves,

to land majestically

upon leather gauntlets.

Its wild heart tamed

by captive breeding,

but its elegance and grace

still as free as the air

upon which it danced,

and into which our hearts soared.

09/05/17

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

As I don't think I've ever seen a Harris Hawk ( I don't think they are found in NY?), your descriptive Word-mastery helped me to see and feel the hawk. "We watched it swoop and glide and turn between sun dappled leaves"-indelible imagery! It just soars, as does your poem. Bravo!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Annette. I wrote this shortly after being with the hawk.

[Gee]

Tis a beautiful sight to watch a bird of prey, even the tamed.
Nicely written John

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It was very special to be so close, even if these were captive bred birds Gee. Many thanks.

[Coyote Poetry]

I have four hawks living near me. They are large and amazing birds. I liked your description. Made the visions of the Harris Hawk come alive in my vision. Thank you John for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I am pleased you can enjoy the hawks, they are awesome. Many thanks Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome John.

[wordman]

looked like a majestic eagle

[John Alexander McFadyen]

In life it was so much more magnificent and we saw so many more raptors up close. Thanks Ron.

[Lydia Shutter]

I could see it through your words. Wonderful nature write. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Lydi. Nothing could beat being there though!

[Island Hippy]

Aloha John, a very soothing read, and with beautiful imagery. I enjoyed this very much. Izzy

[Kelly Scheppers]

I could read poetry like this all day and still want for more. You are amazing, John!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Dearest Kelly, your kindness made me blush. I am humbled by such praise and only wish I was worthy of it.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you.