Heartbeat

by Daisy if you do   Sep 27, 2007


Waning moonlight crowns a primordial nexus
Native land of Seminole sons' and daughters
Beneath archways of mossy oak and cypress
Twists ribbons of dark tannin filled waters

Feral beasts hunt, tracking by scent of spoor
Carnivorous plants attract with blossoms
Bright colors, sweet nectar, tend to allure
Innocent prey fall to beauty as victims

Low throaty bellows emit an eerie sound
As alligators bask in the warmth of heat
Pod hatchlings stir in nests on ground
Audible pulses of a distant heart beat

Still is the night in this chain of command
Anhingas dine on newly hatched young
Part of a diet that surely was planned
As mothers return to see what has come

Listen to the cries that each of them sing
Okefenokee, "Land of the trembling earth"
Existence of necessity in each living thing
Natures beauty in death just as in birth

Melinda Kay Smith

*** Okefenokee Swamp is located in the south eastern part of Georgia. It's name means "land of the trembling earth" because of hammocks that tremble when stepped upon.

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  • 17 years ago

    by debbylyn

    So beautiful and embellished with rich undertones of nature and darkness....I love the images that are elicited when reading this feast of words and rhymes....

    "Listen to the cries that each of them sing
    Okefenokee, "Land of the trembling earth"
    Existence of necessity in each living thing
    Natures beauty in death just as in birth"

    ^ stunning! I'm in awe of this dark glimpse into the land of the "Okefenokee". Outstanding write! Take care, Debbie

  • 17 years ago

    by Gem

    I'm lost for words... lol

    "Listen to the cries that each of them sing
    Okefenokee, "Land of the trembling earth"
    Existence of necessity in each living thing
    Natures beauty in death just as in birth"

    This whole poem just sounded so magical.. and beautiful..

    Very well done!
    5/5
    *Gem*

  • 17 years ago

    by Lu

    Kay what an amazing read .... so very educational as well. As with Hellon's Haiku, I have added some new words to my vocabulary today .

    Wonderfully done and the imagery is superbly done!
    Hugs
    Luanne

  • 17 years ago

    by Edward D Zurovec

    Beautiful poem, takes me back home in sight and sound.

    Low throaty bellows emit an eerie sound

    That was super line, they sound like Bullfrogs on steroids, Ha! Ha! and good eatin too!
    Wonderful words DD, I have to plan a Vacation. Peace and Blessings

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