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Giraffe At the Watering Hole

Giraffe at the watering hole

	
She splays her forelegs one at a time
levering, leaving dignity 
behind, easing down to a 
half sideways split; then bends
to drink, hoping no 
lion arrives
blood-blushing
head rush
up

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Beata Agustin

Date: 10/17/2024 8:24:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Ann Foster

Date: 12/31/2019 10:57:00 AM

Very vivid... so true. Powerful write. Wish I could see it... You paint a lovely picture...I would be afraid of the lion too... Merry Christmas, and God Bless your New Year... Ann

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/3/2019 5:46:00 AM

Welcome to soup, Afric. Like this very much!