Hammock Tanaga From Panama

Her leg swings beside hammock
fingers twine above her hair
but her book flies at my jump 
when coati sniffs within brush.

HAMMOCK OF SKY IN TANAGA contest, Sheri Fresonke Harper, 9/7/2012
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July 11, 2015 at 2:51 AM
Sheri:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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September 15, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Sheri, a nice sweet Congratulations with your excellent win in Nette;s " HAMMOCK OF SKY IN TANAGA " beautiful contest. ~ :-) take care* PD
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September 15, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Congrats on your win in the contest..Thanks for stopping by.Enjoyed reading your descriptive work..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 10:22 AM
this one is darling!! Belated congrats on your win.
Mannan Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 3:07 AM
Many congrats Sheri forthis lovely win.
Poet Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Love this very much Sheri!Congrats on your win!
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September 13, 2012 at 5:53 AM
Great imagery, Sheri! Congrats on your wonderful win!! Hugs, Rhonda
Horsman Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 3:02 PM
congrats Sheri, lovely imagery
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Thanks Harry!
Guzzi Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Thank you Debbie!
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September 12, 2012 at 1:50 PM
soup mail!..)
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Thanks so much!
Onclaud Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 9:53 AM
this is so unique and charming, sheri... love the mood.. sweet cheers on your win in my contest!..:)huggs
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Thanks so much Nette!
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September 12, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Had to look up coati...but when I did, I can see why you jumped !! lol Congrats on your win !!
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Thanks so much Debra--yes Coatimundi are a really fun species of mammal--sort of like raccoons but bigger and their nose a different shape.
Song Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Playful entry---visually stimulating!! Congrats Sheri! gwendolen
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Thanks so much Gwendolen!
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September 12, 2012 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations on your win Sheri, .. xx
Harper Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Thanks so much Mandy!
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September 12, 2012 at 5:30 AM
Finishing up packing for my vacation and thought I would take a break and congratulate the winners of the "Hammock" contest. Congratulations Sheri. Love, Carol
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September 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Thanks so much Carol, it's fun getting back to poetry again after a break, I'll keep reading your poems!
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