The whippoorwill called from a tree unseen
As the hills and vales changed its coat of green
The late waning moon made all shadows wait
While the forest cooled for a breeze to bait
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It's a fabulous poem dear poet! You have followed a definite rhyme scheme! I love reading these type of poems that focus on specific aspects of nature! Liked the penultimate stanza most!
She waited for dawn and its offerings. Then vapour rising with the morning sun Unveiled the woods for a new day to run Nature is always amazing.
There's a quality to this verse....a stillness, a silence....all awaiting one great, bursting pulse of violent action....Brilliant verse, Loke.
This nocturnal predator is out to appease the ravenous hunger of her fledglings! The night's eerie beauty and the resonating call of the whippoorwill have together created a haunting atmosphere! Needless to say the beauty of your rhyme gives an additional glitter to the poem! Greatly enjoyed!
A poetic brilliance that effectively resonates with a touching episode innate to nature. Loved the poem Loke. A full 100