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Sky

5th September 2018

 

Today

on the drive home

the transcendent wonder

of the clear ice blue rimmed with golden pink

and the blackness of trees

horizon silhouettes

and bats

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Five Bats

At dusk,

Screaming louder

than you can hear; dancers,

Jauntily in the air, catching

insects.

 

You will

see-not-see us

flying, sounding out our prey.

Food for furry tummy eats, treats.

Tasty.

 

Back at

our habitats,

We hang out together,

Chatting though tired; upside down

sleeping.

 

Look out

for us with care,

We will be there flying.

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