The Ghost Bird

A haunting cry

peirces the air

The unmistakable call

of the Ghost Bird

 

Silently gliding

through midnight waters

Human eyes search desperately

and in vain

for the sleek checkered body

 

A shiver runs down the back

of the Persuer

as the cry is heard once again

The Ghost Bird surfaces near

Taunting, teasing.

 

With a hushed splash

She disappears into

the lake's ongoing depths

the Persuer whips around

to see... nothing.

 

Nothing but the Ghost Bird's only trace

A soft ripple coating

the water's surface

Only the gentle sound

of quiet waves

carressing the shore

remains.

 

Reluctantly, the Persuer gives up

after days of scanning

the peaceful horizon

 

But when head touches pillow

each night

and the Persuer drifts off

to sleep

there is no doubt that he hears

the cry of

The Loon of Heart Lake.

Author's Note

There's a loon that lives a at the ADK loj... she has the most beautiful call in the world, it chills me everytime I hear it. We call her the Ghost Bird because she's there one moment... and has slipped deep into the heart of the lake the next.

Reviews

[Tina Kline]

This is very very haunting and beautiful. I know I'd go looking for the Ghost Bird. I have heard a loon once in real life and it is such a unique, beautiful and haunting sound. I love this, outstanding!

[An owl on the moon]

I have heard the haunting call of a loon, and your write is a beautiful expression of this wondrous bird. Can see, hear, and feel the moments played through your voice in the darkness of these shadows.

[Natalie]

Very discriptive. I loved it, the haunting feeling was very strong and you expressed the Ghost Bird's strength, and cleverness very well.

[Miss Coral]

Easily read, which is always a good thing. Means there's a flawless flow. c:

Excellent job. c:

[_thesovo]

*did not understand the authors note... still reviews it anyway* Oooh. :D I like it. xDD

[PasDeChat]

very nice write.. it flows well and is an enjoyable read. Thanks!