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Surprise Prize

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 30 “Write a surprise poem.” Really? What is my prize? Animal family? That presents catchall of choices. A chimp?? https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2023-april-pad-challenge-day-30

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The Advantageous Turtle

Written for: Poetic Asides 2023 April PAD Challenge – Day 20 “Write an animal poem.” I am hurrying. Can’t you see this whole race is a sham? You are tall as a tree while my legs are short-spanned. You’d lose … Continue reading

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See Me

Written for: The Sunday Muse #200 “I am going to feature 10 of some of the top viewed images of the last 4 years. You can choose the one you feel speaks to you, but when you write your post, … Continue reading

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Munch on Maize

Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe – Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) “Write a poem from the viewpoint of a turkey.” First of all, you confuse us by changing the date of your so-called ‘holiday.’ We run … Continue reading

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A Cool Friend

Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #61: Starting a New Relationship (posted by Rosemary) “I’m changing the focus and asking you to write about starting a new relationship – largely because I am in the process of doing … Continue reading

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Jaguar

Written for:  Blogging From A to Z – “J” Oh, there it goes!  A Jaguar in British Racing Green. What a fine car. Of course. Took its name from the true Jaguar, which has both grace and power. It can … Continue reading

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Elegance

Written for:  A to Z Blogging – “G” No natural enemies for giraffes to fear except for hyenas. Graceful giraffes delicately munch on top leaves of trees, where competition for food is scarce. Each giraffe is unique, for no two … Continue reading

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Emu

Written for:  Blogging From A to Z – “E” E is for Emu Australia’s their home. Flight-less birds, they eschew wing or airplane; on ground they roam. In their throats emus have a pouch. When inflated,they boast sounds of booming, … Continue reading

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The Ritual

Written for:  Sunday Muse #102 In Autumn’s gold woods, the women meet as they do each year, a ritual that allows them to cherish each other and their extraordinary companions of the wild. Dark-haired woman contrasts with her white wolf, … Continue reading

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Two Sides of a Fox

Written for:  Sunday Muse #90 Blue-eyed side holds my deepest thoughts and musings. I am wary. Who are you? What do you want with me? Brown-eyed side is trust I find in you. I will protect you if you protect … Continue reading

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