Carrie Richards Poet Quatrain

At Dusk

There at dusk, our meeting came a twofold surprise
In the twilight haze, she was where tender grass had grown
Quietly grazing with grace, unaware of eyes
As if an artist painted her for my view alone..
Suddenly, the white tailed doe sensed me watching her
She perked up ears, alert to my presence, yet did not flee
Dare I even break the silence with whispered word?...
Or take a step, per chance my foot might rustle twig or leaf?..
This battle of wills...intense...fleeting chance in time
Making no move, each of us transfixed...unable to breathe..
Nor break this entrancing spell as her eyes meet mine




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Inspired by Brian Strand's contest "Poulter's Measure"

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Jared Pickett March 3, 2010 at 9:56 AM Congrats on your win.... Very nice....:JP]

Carol Sunshine Brown March 2, 2010 at 10:34 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Carrie. Sorry I am late with the comment. Love, Carol

Caroline Cécile Delacroix February 27, 2010 at 8:39 AM Awesome! Carrie! What an imagery, what an encounter! Congrats on your win in this contest. Best wishes, Caroline.

Constance La France February 26, 2010 at 7:12 PM Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this beautiful poem.. Constance

Connie Marcum Wong February 26, 2010 at 4:27 PM Carrie, Breathtaking beauty in this wonderful poem. I am so glad it was a winner. Blessings, Connie

Andrea Dietrich February 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM Congratulations, and I would have put this up in the top five, my dear!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 26, 2010 at 6:15 AM Congrats Carrie on your winning poem and placement in Brian's contest.. a most wonderful write and a perfect win for u .. a wonderful poet and sweet lady.. luv.. and thankxxx for your many many comments so special on my poetry always.. luv.. Linda-Marie

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen February 26, 2010 at 5:24 AM This is a beautiful poem about a beautiful experience. (I just had to add this. I pushed validate a bit too soon.) Smiles, Dane Ann

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen February 26, 2010 at 5:22 AM Bravo and drum rolls! Carrie, You placed 4th in the winners’ circle with you creative entry in the Poetry Soup member contest, POULTER'S MEASURE Sponsored by: Brian Strand Well done! Smiles, Dane Ann

Margaret Foster February 26, 2010 at 1:51 AM Congratulations. this is such a beautiful picture of nature. The silence can be felt. a wonderful write. Well done Carrie...Margaret

Brian Strand February 26, 2010 at 12:23 AM Congrats on you success in my contest Carrie.Rgds Brian.My latest contest TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY is now open.

Brian Strand February 20, 2010 at 1:17 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Carrie.Rgds Brian

Tim Ryerson February 19, 2010 at 2:58 PM Beautiful and vivid nature poem, Carrie! The 4th line is my favorite...a true stunner! I live out in the middle of the woods here in MS and the deer have become so tame that I can get in my car and leave for work and they just stand there staring at me! In the spring and early summer they sometimes bring their little fawns trotting along behind too...what a sight it is! - Tim

Benedito Silva February 19, 2010 at 10:44 AM Thank you for your comments my poem Avatar. I was reading your poems too. Magistral, incredible !

Carol Sunshine Brown February 19, 2010 at 8:28 AM Magnificent Beautiful Breathtaking Carrie. I love it . Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol

Brian Strand February 19, 2010 at 1:31 AM Carrie thank you for your welcome comments today Rgds Brian

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2010 at 1:06 PM Carrie, you are an excellent writer. I wrote a smaller poem, etheree, on a similar topic. It's amazing to "feel" this in nature, what you have captured here. LUv, andrea ps. thanks for your sweet blog comments!

Michael Jordan February 18, 2010 at 10:04 AM Carrie, This reminds me of my last trip to the Cabin up at Lake Almanor we walked out on the deck to have coffee and I noticed a beautiful Buck grazing in the yard. One of those things that truly brings life into perspective . Beautiful answer to Brian's contest, best wishes always, God Bless - Your friend and neighbor,mj

Carolyn Devonshire February 18, 2010 at 10:03 AM What a wonderful encounter you made with this lovely deer. They are so gentle and I can just see you trying not to move and scare her away. This sighting was a gift, my dear. Great entry for the contest! Love, Carolyn