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Big Mama Bear - Just a Cub Continued:

Continued:

So, there I was on the porch standing in shock 
This Big Mama Bear sitting right in front of me
On her butt on the grass!  Just feet away!
I thought something was wrong with her
It was a hot day, she was breathing heavy
I tried to open the door a little to get a photo 
But my hands were shaking and my heart racing
As she moved,  I couldn’t keep it steady
I was in a ‘once in a life time moment’ right then
I had never been so close to a bear that big
Then she got up and I realized she was ok
She turned around to walk across the yard
As I fumbled with the door still shaking….
I finally got a photo, from behind in the distance
  -----As she entered the trees to leave---
        ----I said goodbye to my friends---
                   ----Until next time---

Heidi Sands

6/16/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Mccall Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 10:15 AM
That would've been an awesome sight to see you're quite fortunate Heidi where you live and get to see the things in nature You get to see.
Sands Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 10:18 AM
Hi Edward. Yes, it was a once in a life time moment, that close to the mother bear from the porch. I am very grateful to see everything I do in this beautiful place I live. Thank you :)
Williams Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 5:38 AM
Wonderful that you were able to take that once in a lifetime photo. Thanks for sharing it to us in your lovely verse ...Maria
Sands Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 5:41 AM
Yes, it would have been more amazing if I could have gotten the photo of the mother just off my porch sitting in front of me, but I couldn't manage that. I could only get her walking away. I am happy to share it. Thanks :)
Smith Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 11:39 PM
She wasn't testing your beds was she? Or do I have that story backwards??? Enjoyed the write...
Sands Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 5:37 AM
Hi Charlie. That is so funny, you have me laughing :) Thanks for the comment. I forget how the 3 bear story goes exactly lol
Allison Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 6:29 PM
Wow Heidi you sure were lucky to be able to capture this moment and immortalise it in a lovely poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Sands Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 6:37 PM
Yes, Jan. It was really a once in a life time moment to be that close. Thank you :)
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