Draw (A Riddle To Solve) Poem by Rob Lamberton
Draw (A Riddle To Solve)
Draw you ugly red headed raptor for you can sense death
Characteristic teetering before you fall into the draw
Flesh rots in the desert sun but not before it's eaten
A vivid depiction of a bird of prey. A unique and clever write.
The second use of draw may refer to a geological feature, like a small valley, ...'A draw could be considered as the initial formation of a valley.', as might be found in a desert. : )
I don't understand the use of 'draw' as the first word of the poem. It makes me think of 'drawing' a handgun from a holster or belt to a shooting position.
That is intended as I am purposing to accomplish multiple themes at once. You're right where you should be! Hope you're ready to draw! Kidding of course you would likely be faster!
A California Condor is like a Turkey Vulture on steroids, but CC's almost became extinct in the 1900s and there may be a breeding program led by people to increase their numbers in the wild. : ) bri
When I looked up a map of areas of N. America inhabited by T. Vultures [which showed TV's in most of the U.S., including MANY non-desert areas], I (cont.) ...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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8/10/2025 5:06:10 PM # 1.0.0
NOW I'm sure Rob means Turkey Vulture, but.....is it really a raptor? One online site says it is, though I'd call it a scavenger and I don't THINK it has 'sharp talons'.
I have spent some time studying ornithology and assure you a Turkey Vulture is a raptor.