THE MERLIN HAWK poem

The Merlin Hawk

observes from her fence post
after a country jaunt.

Through layers of mist past
sleeping sheep
above a few mules
she dived against the wind

exhausted wings drawing her
to afternoon chirps.

Red Polls
Sparrows
Finches
and tattoos from a Hairy
Woodpecker capture
her attention

a chance for a snack
presents itself
then decides not now and
without fanfare nor

nasty intentions flies off
to other uncharted spaces.

© 2008 Richard L. Provencher