Nightmare is the nighthawk,
nefarious, nesting near
gnawing at necrotic flesh
from heart immobile with fear
Nightingale, nature’s love song
whose nuanced notes shall heal
nursing neglected wounds
narcotic for memories revealed
The nemesis that is Nighthawk
is necessary, though painful he can be
nibbling away those damaged parts
is necessity to becoming free
Way made clear for Nightingale
nurturing numb-struck soul
nimbly mending a once tattered life
a novel mosaic: uniquely, newly whole
a novel mosaic: uniquely, newly whole
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16 comments:
I love this one! The yin/yang relationship between the nighthawk and nightingale is something I would never have thought of. Amazing, my talented friend!!
oy yes ever is he painful (but necessary)...nice play polly...
Wonderful!
What a wonderful picture of opposing forces!
Great write, Polly.
I prefer nightingale over nighthawk! Wonderful poem, Polly!
What a great poem! I love how you used the contrasting forces of the nighthawks and the nightingales. That sense of duality makes this poem so much fun to read. I also love the way you used so many "N" words in your poem. Good job!
Fabulous, as always! La
I love the way you used the birds for your concrete images of such gossamer thoughts and feelings.
What a great link to Alphabe-Thursday's letter "N".
I love the tension and turmoil and the struggle between dark and light here.
You are really brilliant, Miss 5th Sister!
Nifty right for certain.
A+
Wonderful! I have a special place in my heart for good alliteration! Happy AlphabeThursday!
Oh, I especially like this one.
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Polly, your poems always just blow my mind! GREAT POST!
Much to ponder in this poem. You are very talented!
This is wonderful! I love the opposites.
Teresa
Where does it come from? - wherever, I appreciate that you share.
Last night was a nighthawk sort of dream, but I like the thought of making room for the nightingale.
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