NOCTURNAL PIECES

A Poem by Wicahpi

as in nocturnal song ...

NOCTURNAL PIECES

While I sat writing my thoughts in a hard-bound journal,
a family of fox gathered, all ears pricked cautiously
as we listened to lullabies sung by those deemed nocturnal.

Coyote songs danced gayly upon the wind in anticipation of Fall.
The chatter mingled with the rustle of leaves in an infinite tussle
to tumble, inevitably, downwards to reach their final port of call.

"We hear on the news how our planet is decomposing.
Mother Nature has explained with fury, we are imposing."

To think one day I may never be able to again sit with brother fox
and enjoy nocturnal 'pieces', for we've opened Pandora's box.

~ tls
September 29 2011

© 2012 Wicahpi

Author's Note

http://www.writerscafe.org/contests/Albert%27s-Poetry-Cafe-~-%22Tovli%27s-Ten%22-with-Helena/14711/

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Wolf's Dark Song

A delightful view of nature and being out in it. But (there's always a but) the ominous warning at the end. I sometimes believe this too, Pandora's box has been opened and we'll feel the effects, if not this generation the next surly will. I enjoyed your poem.

Posted 13 Years Ago

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Sethnicity

This is really good writing it resonates with me and I find pleasure in your amiable verses.
Welldone. Your word choice is fun and refreshing!

Posted 9 Years Ago

Wicahpi

Thank you for the Bronze Metal in the Tovli's Ten with Helena contest :)

Posted 12 Years Ago

Tina Kline

Enjoy nature while we can. It is a shame that so much is happening to destroy it with housing and other building expanding all the time. I'd love to sit and watch foxes. I'd love to be able to sit and enjoying howling coyotes and wolves. I'd love to just be able to sit and enjoy the wildness around me. Great poem you have here!