Beast

BEAST

Bold and bruising, bursting forth to attack
Everyone’s enemy, ever the worst of all
An angry animal hunting, just for a snack 
So sentient, sensing the right time to maul
Talons tearing with a loud and terrible call
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ashley Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 8:35 PM
Dear Howard, your poetic pen brings the beast to life with strands of alliterations and potent imagery. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Andrea’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Fowler Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 7:35 AM
Love the alliteration in here Howard. Congratulations! :)
Alex Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 2:17 AM
"An angry animal hunting, just for a snack" - Beautiful work. Congratulations!
Canerdy Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 7:17 PM
Howard, your definition of "beast" is EXCELLENT! CONGRATS on your win. Janice
Dietrich Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 11:23 AM
You sure got in a great way to describe BEAST. Congrats on a job well done in my contest.
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