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A Woodland Creature

~ A Woodland Creature ~ A woodland creature once approached me She lowered her voice said, ‘Come and see’ I followed her tail as the light grew pale The forest was dark when I heard a low wail She doubled back to me nuzzled my shirt I espied a struggling fawn bloodied and hurt She motioned over there where I spotted a bear Just then I awakened my hands folded in prayer

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/22/2022 2:20:00 AM

Oh, man, this was so real. I had forgotten it was a fantasy until the end.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/27/2022 1:39:00 PM

Oh, woman, I'm glad you found it 'real!' Keep smiling, gw

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/21/2022 1:17:00 PM

At least, your dream was meaningful--no matter how you interpret it. I often have ridiculous, meandering dreams that seem to mean nothing at all. Good poem, Gershon. Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/21/2022 1:22:00 PM

Yeah. I think 'Dreaming' is vastly overrated. For example, I've been dreaming of a White Christmas in Chicago for 20 years now. Twice it happened. ~ Bah, Humbug!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/21/2022 12:18:00 PM

Gershon, you've scribbled a piece of creative writing with excellent rhyming, flow, and elegance. Those nightmares may be ghastly at times, but it appears to be a metaphor for something else.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/21/2022 1:20:00 PM

You are right, La Saad. It is a 'metaphor:' It's a Meta-Verse. My question to Mark Zuckerberg: 4 what?! Cheers, Gershon

Valsa George

Date: 4/21/2022 6:01:00 AM

We cannot call this a nightmare ! It sounds very real ! Enjoyed its lovely flow and rhythm, dear Gershon !

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/21/2022 1:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Valsa. Peace, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/21/2022 4:54:00 AM

Not so easy to help when the reveal is terrifying. Makes me think of Russia against Ukraine. trail of tears…

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/21/2022 1:16:00 PM

Russia vs. Ukraine?! Is that a soccer match this weekend or something? -- Yes: Sock her, sock her, sock her again. Speaking of Mariupol, it's been socked so much, it's now officially sacked! ~ Sachs Fifth Avenue

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/21/2022 4:29:00 AM

Good one. Those nightmares can be terrifying sometimes, well most of the time. Creative writing with great rhyme, rhythm and flow. Your visits to my page are always uplifting. Sara

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/21/2022 1:15:00 PM

Thanks for your kind words, Sara. And please know that I appreciate your visits to my page. Very kind of you!! Excelsior! ~ Gershon

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/20/2022 8:09:00 PM

This is a heart-rending poem, gw. It seems like it is a metaphor for a much more heart-rending affair to me. Exceptionally well done.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/21/2022 1:08:00 PM

Thanks for the endorsement on this one, Milt! Appreciated, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/20/2022 7:55:00 PM

Wow. Breathtaking poem Gershon. Well done :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/21/2022 1:07:00 PM

Gee, Heidi. I hope you've got your breath back by now... Keep smiling! Hugs, Gershon