Silent Alarm

poem

 

Silent Alarm

 

The darkness hosts a multitude

 of atavistic memories.

which influence our attitude

 Towards the things we cannot see.

 

The hunting owl which quietly

 on noiseless wings seeks out his prey .

His night tuned eyes can clearly see

as if it was as bright as day.

 

Some see him as an enemy

 and view his passage with alarm.

Although he’s acting naturally

with no intent to cause them harm.

 

Men fear the dark which seems to be

a breeding ground for ancient fears

embedded inescapably

 in memories from their forebears.

 

Their fear of being eaten by

 some marauding predator

which pounces on them from the sky.

Man will recall for evermore.

 

15-Aug-08

 

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Reviews

[Christine]

Wow, great poem.

"Men fear the dark which seems to be
a breeding ground for ancient fears
embedded inescapably
in memories from their forebears."

This is so true. I know I am afraid...not of the dark, per say, but of the unknown." Wonderfully written.
~Christine :-)