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Forest Rules
Written for: Sunday Muse #159 We brake for ducks in a row. Originally we were on our way to see the Wizard. Found out its been done before, so we decided to stroll through the forest. Did not expect a … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, forest, imagination, traffic light, Written from Art
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Shallow World
Written for: April 2021 PAD Challenge – Day 26 “Write a (——–) World poem.” where money grants you power where malls count more than housing where nature is sacrificed. Time for animals to save our surroundings. https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2021-april-pad-challenge-day-26
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Tagged animals, Endecha form, money, nature, power, shallowness, Written for Challenge
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The View
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 14 “Write a “from where you’re sitting” poem Large animal, black and white crawls along backyard fence Possum? No, feral cat a’fright. Red-headed bird flies in. Odd occurrence to see him perch upon … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, daydreaming, window, Written for Challenge
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Best Friends Always
Written for: Poets and Storyteller United Weekly Scribblings #64: Beloved Companions “Write about your non-human beloved companions.” You can do no wrong in their eyes they love you. Pets are loyal and protective; do the same for them. https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/
Animal Affair
Written for: Sunday Muse #144 Upon emerging from the ark, the animals were parched. Two by two they met at a fresh water pool. Tigers, pandas, giraffes, zebras, and more. Slurping, neighing, and hooting sounds echoed ’round. It was an … Continue reading
Pulling on my Soul
Written for: One Woman’s Quest – VJ’s Weekly Challenge“What Pulls on Your Soul?” Animals of all kinds pull at my heartstrings. Oceans call my name, as the tides ebb and flow. I want to go and absorb the vastness with … Continue reading
Crowded Room
Written for: Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge-Day 25 “For today’s prompt, write an exaggerated poem. Make it bigger; make it smaller; and/or make it whatever, as long as you exaggerate! Have fun with your poems more than ever today.” … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, Bop form, small spaces, stubbornness, Written for Challenge
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Holding The Moon
Written for: Sunday Muse #120 Holding a solid gold moon, secure in my antlers. Luminescence like an angel’s aura. Humans lack respect for the bountiful beauty provided them free of cost for all. The animal kingdom has placed their faith … Continue reading
Now That I Think Of It . . .
Written for: Poets and Storytellers United (posted by Rommy) Weekly Scribblings #31: What Makes You Smile? For this week’s scribblings, I’d like you to write about the things that make you smile. Send over your prose and poetic joys, both … Continue reading
How We Are Similar
Written for: Sunday Muse #107 (posted by Carrie) Whether human or animal, the instinct we share, to care for and fiercely protect our young is inherent in parents throughout the world. Methods and language may differ; care does not. Several … Continue reading
