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A Yeti Showed Us the Way

As the sun came to set on that warm summer day the fire began to crackle as each story began to play dark clouds danced above as the full moon rose a mysterious glow of intrigue as emotions hit highs and lows it was my favorite spot for a camping retreat a special get-a-way where all my friends would meet as marshmallows swelled with the orange flare of fire tails of frightening stories brought insecurities higher with ominous cries shrieking from the forest around we huddled in close circle with each mysterious sound and then came my turn to tell a story of fright a tale from my youth quickly came into sight secretly I planned a creative little scheme I would turn this dark moment into a shining sun beam it was a time I was camping at the mere age of nine when a creaking and gnawing sound came from a grove of knotty pine as the shrilling sound grew louder from the endless deep brush each person present was brought to a hush as we scurried to our feet each grabbing a flashlight to our wonder and amazement we saw quite a sight staring us down at a stunning ten feet tall a rancid smelling Yeti had summoned our call with eyes of strange seduction his head swayed to one side in a silent communication I felt in us he did confide it became such a beautiful moment as he turned and quickly disappeared a calming love engulfed each and nothing was feared in awe we stood breathless for his life's journey we could only guess and in that very moment a realization came to light a lesson of nature and it's precious insight when the unknown met with fear pushes each away stand strong in compassion and love will find a way with smiles on each face and the fire turning grey each tumbled into dreamland with hope for a new day _________________________________ Names Of Big Foot ( To Name A Few ) Xing Xing Hibagon batutut Almas Mapinguari Sasquatch Skookum Yeren Yeti

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Date: 4/13/2011 9:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your fine 8th Place Win in Carolyn's "Legends" Congest, Rick! Well done! Always, Annalise
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Date: 4/13/2011 6:34:00 AM
Congratulations on the eighth place win in the contest, Rick
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Date: 4/13/2011 5:18:00 AM
Congratulations for your win ^Rick in the contest "Legends" sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/13/2011 3:23:00 AM
Many Congratulations Rick on your big win in this amazing contest.Enjoyed this. Gautami
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Date: 4/12/2011 10:54:00 PM
This was a fun read, Rick -- enjoyed how you wrote yours and I learned new names for the Yeti too-- gotta love "batutut" though ;) Super congrats on your win :)
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:35:00 PM
great story Rick, congrats on your win in the contest
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:09:00 PM
Congrats Rick on another great win for another great poem in another contest my friend..enjoy with luv..
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Date: 4/12/2011 6:54:00 PM
Great story and gret win. congratulations. Joyce
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Date: 4/12/2011 5:46:00 PM
What a great story, that captured the imaginations of your camping group! Could anyone sleep after this!?? So fun ! Congratulations on your placement!!
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Date: 4/12/2011 5:19:00 PM
Great Job Rick. Congratulations on your worthy poem's eight place success. You brought this story to vivid life. Loved it. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/12/2011 5:11:00 PM
My favorite name of this mysterious creature is Yeti. Love this story. Rick. Many congrats on your BIG WIN. Lainie
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Date: 4/12/2011 1:23:00 PM
Congrats, Rick. Outstanding piece. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 4/12/2011 11:05:00 AM
LOL - I didn't know Big Foot had all these pseudonyms, Rick. John and I enjoyed your poem very much. Congratulations on your win. The competition was strong so you can be proud of your placement! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/8/2011 6:07:00 PM
What a wonderful story, I was gripped from the first word, best of luck in the contest, and thanks so much for your kind comment on my poem~~
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Date: 4/8/2011 4:10:00 PM
Thank you Diane, peking in haste the "n'' did repeat~~LOL Thank you...
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Date: 4/8/2011 3:50:00 PM
You build a lot of suspense in your poem Rick. I always thought there might be a connection between Yeti and Big Foot. As far as I know neither of them have ever attacked a human. I think you meant to say shining instead of shinning in the seventh verse but I'm not sure. Good luck in the contest! Best to you, Diane
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Date: 4/8/2011 2:58:00 PM
you know there is good Yeti's and there are bad ones, this one was a good one and was your piece of creative poetry, enjoyed it.
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