Shrill Screams a Hawk

Shrill screams a hawk in hunt descending
through the air intently seeking prey.
In the grass creatures watch the ending.

Down below keens the dreadful shrieking
the meadow animals alert this day.
Shrill screams a hawk in hunt descending.

A rabbit hops in hope of finding
a secure shelter along the way.
In the grass creatures watch the ending.

A field mouse darts and then goes running
in hope another is the intended prey.
Shrill screams a hawk in hunt descending.

A squirrel flees, bushy tail streaming,
nuts forgotten just to speed away.
In the grass creatures watch the ending.

A chipmunk, now still, in fright watching
feels the talons, sates the hawk this day.
Shrill screams a hawk in hunt descending.
In the grass creatures watch the ending.