I had no idea the red-tailed hawk
Swoops by you in the heat
Of day.
I have found myself in many noisy places
In Puerto Rico, that seemed
Crazy and confusing in mid-day.
I wish I were the aggressive personality
Of the grey kingbird, I wish I were
The Nightingale's song
And the beat the Warbler dances.
I had no idea you were so happy
And musical in late evening.
I got thirsty in the streets,
And I hated the choking smoke there,
So I came to you.
You were the peace
Of an oasis
In me.
I have come to you many times,
Always to find the solace
Of your embrace.
Urayoán,
You are not world known.
Your strong arms pulled and hug me.
I am a red-tailed hawk child, a bird
Exploring your secrets.
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Author:
rrodriguez (
Offline) - Published: December 26th, 2017 11:15
- Comment from author about the poem: I'm not good at fixed meter poems, so I try to write a more looser poetry. This poem is modeled after James Wright's To the Saguaro Cactus Tree in the Desert Rain. My poem, To the Urayoan Mountain in Sabana Grande is about my time in the town of Sabana Grande in Puerto Rico. The Urayoan mountain range is very impressive. I've traveled extensively through this mountain range and I've walked the trails hidden there. The poem is a contrast between the congested town and the peaceful mountain ambiance. Thank you for reading it and commenting on it.
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Ese es muy BONITA ~ MI AMIGO ! Never been to Puerto Rico but its now on my list ! The contrast between CITIES and the Bird & Beast inhabited Forests ~ Lakes ~ Mountains (anywhere !) is always an awesome contrast. Thanks for sharing so many BIRDS ~ I have written about the CARDINAL. I love the "spacing" in your Poem ! Thanks for caring (about Puerto Rico) and sharing her with us ~ Hasta la Vista ~ BRIAN
Thank you Brian for taking your time to read my poem. Much appreciated. Be blessed!
Beautiful write with great imagery.
To an oasis of peace" wow yes u have enabled us to travel to this exotic serene place with your awesome words and birds. As a bird lover enthusiast I enjoyed a second read of it as your muse soars along. Thumbs up.
Soo nice to read from u again. Pls do review comment my latest poem too, titled,"play it on your lips"
Thank you for your comment. I've been out of this site for a while, but I'm back. I'll read your poem now. Thanks again.
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