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Heron Contest

The Heron, grey priest of the shallow mere Stalks slow and calculated t’ward its prey With cool far seeing vision of a seer And knowing his own power needs no defray For he alone adjudicates the day His strategy grinds more than single axe A long unhurried glide path to new gaze Will reposition him for a climax And total consummation of his plays The end - submission that for him is praise

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Date: 9/8/2019 1:36:00 PM
This entry stirs the majesty of nature in my heart Geoffrey. Brilliantly conveyed! Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo : )
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Date: 9/8/2019 9:58:00 AM
i don't know much about herons, but this gives me an idea!! Congrats on your win with this nature loving poem, Geoffrey.
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 9/8/2019 10:21:00 AM
Thank you very much, Andrea.
Date: 9/7/2019 10:33:00 PM
Geoffrey, thank you for your GREAT entry. Congratulations on your win. Janice
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 9/8/2019 10:20:00 AM
Many thanks, Janice.
Date: 8/7/2019 8:59:00 AM
Thank you for the tutorial on herons! I really knew zilch about this bird before reading your quintain. ~ gw
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 8/7/2019 9:58:00 AM
Should be taken with a pinch of salt, and poetic licence.
Date: 8/3/2019 3:06:00 PM
wow Geoffrey a very descriptive poem I especially love the opening line and describing him as a priest ... guess he is waiting for 'prey' - just love it!:-) hugs Jan xx
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 8/4/2019 9:38:00 AM
Glad you like the metaphor. Many thanks for the feedback, Jan.
Date: 7/29/2019 3:15:00 PM
Love the reverent tone of your poem for this most elegant bird who is the epitome of grace and patience.
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 7/29/2019 3:43:00 PM
Thank you very much, Line

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