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Ambushed

waterside vigil buffalo nears water hole lions crouch low nearby three-pronged ambuscade buffalo calf culled from herd swift pincer attack quarried prey springs forth stressed calf serpentines about lead lion cuts angle driven toward snare flanks assaulted from both sides vise tightened prey clasped

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Date: 3/11/2011 10:55:00 PM
Like Prince said below me, a vivid portrayal of an attack!
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Date: 3/7/2011 9:07:00 AM
What a vivid portral, I could see it all unfold with every word. ~Prince.
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Date: 3/7/2011 8:12:00 AM
Lions are known as the kings of the jungle for a reason, Stephen. They can attack quickly and successfully species larger than themselves. I could see this "ambush" unfolding vividly in you words. Very descriptive haiku series. Best wishes, Carolyn
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