When night falls
and peace is restored
she stays awake
the precious hours
not to be taken for granted
the tears she’s been holding back
the screams she’s been suppressing
she can’t control no more
so she lets out a mournful cry
a woman weeping in the dark
her screaming haunts the night
Related links: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals/native-animal-facts/woodland-birds/bush-stone-curlew
http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Burhinus-grallarius
https://www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/birds/stone-curlews/bush-stone-curlew
Dream Walden 