Suzanne Delaney Poet Free verse

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Close Call

It seems she hangs in the air
I brake - I see her eye - her form
A deer in perfect freeze frame 
She’s gone as abruptly 
as she appeared 
from nowhere. 

Bite Size Poem no. 5 Poetry Contest
Line Gauthier
Written June 3rd 2021

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Jennifer Fenn July 3, 2021 at 11:53 AM Wow Suzanne! Great story in such few words!

Geoffrey Brewer June 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM Perfect, vivid word image of a moment and a life. Impressive! Well done, Suzanne.

Andrea Dietrich June 13, 2021 at 11:43 AM It's cool to see deer but sure not when they run in front of one's car! I like this a lot and the picture you put with it.

Rama Balasubramanian June 6, 2021 at 11:55 PM Great imagery. All the best for contest

Vijay Pandit June 4, 2021 at 4:50 AM A moment well captured, SuZ. All the best.

Tom Cunningham June 4, 2021 at 12:58 AM Sadly many don't make it, saw a stag once that had been hit by a car and that was in daylight. You captured the scene well Suz, good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom

Lindsay Laurie June 3, 2021 at 10:44 PM Hello Suzanne … deer are not native here but as an introduced species they are becoming out of control and often are hit by vehicles - thank you Suzanne - Lindsay Suzanne Delaney June 4, 2021 at 5:38 AM That’s the sad thing they have no natural enemies there. Lindsay: when man interferes with Nature things always end up out of balance. Best, SuZ

L Milton Hankins June 3, 2021 at 8:44 PM A fine write, Suzanne. I wish you well in Line's contest. Nice illustration, too. Did you know that chrome hood ornaments are collectibles now and very expensive? Suzanne Delaney June 4, 2021 at 8:53 AM Hi Milton: I guessed they might be. I had trouble finding a good photo of a deer leaping so thought this played on the idea of a freeze frame. Have a great weekend. SuZ