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Don'T Flinch

You dare not move or flinch The predator moves steadily closer You are still limp not a twitch The beast paws you Don't move Don't flinch Your mouth, a silent prayer He gives you a last shove and moves on... Tomorrow a new test in the jungle

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/14/2020 2:10:00 AM

I have been told what to do but could I do it if a grizzly's breath was on my face? I doubt it.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/14/2020 3:53:00 PM

You'd probably lick that grizzly, Caren! lol. ~ Gershon

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/7/2020 12:04:00 AM

In the jungle of what? I wonder, i sense the beast could be the human race...your poem as certainly got me thinking..love it, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/7/2020 9:24:00 AM

Y'know, there really are kinds of jungles, even unmentionables... Thanks, Harry! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/6/2020 10:57:00 PM

You can feel the stalk of the beast. Great work!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/7/2020 9:31:00 AM

Hm. My beast's stalk is covered up by his outlandish mask these days. lol. ~ gw

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/6/2020 9:58:00 PM

Very tense and anxious, glad for the happy ending (until tomorrow)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/7/2020 9:32:00 AM

Stay tuned for 'tomorrow!' Thanks, Michelle! ~ Gershon

Sandra Adams

Date: 5/6/2020 8:19:00 PM

I could see this...I was chased by a momma bear as a teen...the fear, the adrenaline … good write Gershon! hugs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/7/2020 9:33:00 AM

Yes, I remember watching that! ~ giggles, Baby Bear

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/6/2020 10:58:00 PM

Wow, Sandra!