A sparrow singing

A sparrow singing
Tears you from a dream
Echoing out the darkness
It whispers
It screams

The shadows wave
In a hunted breeze
While you quiver
Like the whistling leaves

There’s some movement
In the shadows
With a soul piercing stare
Rustling up the dead-fall
You here it draws near

There’s nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
Are the doors lock?
Can it get inside?

A sparrow flying
Goes by flapping its wings
Leaves fall, erratic
Broken patterns
Stealing dreams

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem. Left me with question and mystery. I like how you used the sparrow. The ending was very good.
"Leaves fall, erratic
Broken patterns
Stealing dreams"
Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

"You here it draws near

There’s nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide"

A splendid read and write. Bravo.................

[John Anderson]

This is just beautiful. Your imagery was so vivid

[Lauriegirl]

This is beautiful from start to finish. I loved the way it flows and the wording is just gorgeous! good job!

[Matching Socks]

Interesting Anne, almost haunting.
Feeling afraid of shadows and sounds in the night, but relief when you can logically place where they all belong and assess that there is no risk.

[Tricia Pattinson]

So surreal this piece and conveys a sense of fragility. The haunting sounds of leaves and sparrows transports the reader. A very nice write indeed. I have a question on one word just to be certain of the image: "You here it draws near", is this You here, it draws near / You hear it draws near?

[Mary C]

This is so touching and powerful. It really spoke to my heart. Great job