The Hunt
01 December 2009 - 20:34
Some time ago I was feeling a bit poetic. I was inspired to write this and it hasn't been seen before. There was a rough draft which I showed to one person, though it very different from this semi-final draft. Since then I haven't touched it, haven't re-read it and haven't revised it. Now, I want to post it and get some feedback just to see what people think. Lately, for some odd reason, I've felt the need to write, but I haven't been because I don't know what anybody thinks of my writing, not that it matters, but I would like to know for my own personal benefit.
So, if you have something useful to say, comments, criticism, or otherwise, please leave it in the comment section below (click "comments" if none are showing).
Thanks,
RedHawk
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The Hunt
This day long waited, until the time became right
Trouble I have sleeping, such a restless night
Early in the morning, the sun will rise
Long before it, I awake and open my eyes
I set off on my journey out in to the forest
Prepared I am, the sun creeping from its lowest
The trail is long and the way is high
On only my instincts I shall rely
Taking with me just what I might need
Only a few things for this special deed
In my hands I hold my fathers tools
And in my head a few simple rules
My destination is far, but not out of reach
The constrains of civilization, first I must breach
To a place beyond the horizon, where just before the sun
The animals frolic and have all their fun
So enticing and pure, it is all so wonderful and magnificent
There is no other place for my free spirit
The gentle sound of wild winds rustling in the trees
Or the playful banter of squirrels in the fallen leaves
Carefully I make my way down the worn path
Acutely aware of all the senses my prey doth hath
Listening so carefully to every sound
Watching closely to see if I have been found
A pleasant sound of waters own troubles
Relaxes and calms my mind as it bubbles
I cross a creek which freely flows throughout the trees
Where ever it chooses, where ever it does please
More steps to take, climbing ever higher
Seeking out that which all men desire
Becoming lost in the world that abounds
This earth’s great beauty, it always astounds
As I wander the trail on which I stand
The trees around begin to disband
Bright and lively, the sun hits my eyes
Such joy before me, a magnificent surprise
Stretching out as far as I can see
A field of green, the perfect place for me
Soaking up the warmth of the sunshine
Life is just right and all is just fine
Time begins to stand perfectly still
A soft flowing breeze is all I can feel
I take my place where the field and forest collide
Under a great tree, I sit quietly beside
Patiently I wait absorbing all the nature
Taking everything in, as much as I can capture
One with the heavens and earth I become
Bliss I could never before fathom
At its highest point in the sky so bright
The sun beats down filling the land with light
All is so clear, my mind completely set free
I am one within, myself connected to but me
Alas, in the distance, I hear a strange noise
All the thrill and suspense almost annoys
Could it be that which I truly seek?
It is quite exciting and very mystique
Time slowly passes as I try to catch sight
Of an imagine I could only dream of at night
The sound grows louder as it draws near
My blood is boiling as I begin to fear
Butterflies in my stomach begin to dance
As I finally see my prey advance
Slowly does the tension rise
As I stare across into her eyes
Such beauty before me as I’ve never seen
A wondrous luster, dark but pristine
I think to myself could it finally be
A gift from the angels, brought just for me
After so long of waiting and standing by
Opportunity has come, my turn to try
Patiently I wait for the right moment to come
Taking much care, using my wisdom
In the very last second moment before she was gone
I made my move, the hunt is on
Flashes of light and thunderous sound
In a split second I was the only being around
Quickly I tear off into the unknown
Following the trail which she has flown
The faintest signs left along the way
Just a small glimpse of hope as I survey
Now time is most important
Slow or fall behind I mustn’t
Many steps I quickly take
No matter any pain or ache
Tired and weary I fall to my knees
To take a rest beneath the trees
My heart it leaps from my chest
For such thrill I cannot protest
The forest becomes so calm and still
I begin to wonder if it is even real
It could not be just a dream
No matter how fictional it may seem
Racing through the trees I see
The beast she turns to look at me
One small step in my direction
Slow and with much caution
We both are feeling the same fear
Fighting for our own life so severe
Yet somehow there is something more
A different feeling one cannot ignore
Much like compassion or care
But stronger, so much as to impair
Something tender and a sweet
Our own understanding as we meet
Closer and closer she comes
Both our hearts beating like drums
Just before me she holds her ground
And in this stance we are bound
I can see that she is without alarm
Because she knows that I mean her no harm
However, as experience does teach
She knows to stay just out of reach
Time passes though nothing changes
Without moving we sit for ages
Seeing her soul by staring into her eyes
I can see that it isn’t me whom she does despise
The others who have came before
Have created a very deep heart sore
Now it is comfort that she does seek
But hides it well beneath her mystique
Ever so slowly I extend my hand
As the sun begins to set over the land
To me she does come with wary movement
A brief touch before she flees in that same moment
I am left entirely alone
But I am not on my own
Track her down again I shall, I declare
For somewhere she is out there
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