In Honor of Rufus Hussey

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                                             Rufus Hussey shot
                                          A sling-shot like a rifle
                                         Brought home the rabbit

                                         It became a good habit
                                Those sling-shot meals  were ideal




(Someone sent me an email
about this person..I am not sure
that is the way you spell his name.
He said, "As a child he was not 
old enough to shoot the rifle
(the only family gun) for his 
older brother had the priviledge
of shooting the gun.."So he 
learned how to kill a meal with
a sling-shot..He was an expert
shot.)
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Knop Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 4:53 AM
Nice Tanka, nice story, Sara! I had a crossbow and an airgun but never shot a rabbit otherwise I would have been punished here in Germany! ....Gert
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Hey, I really like this tanka. What a cool way to TANKA!
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM
a very sound and grand dedication.fine hohour. well done.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Brilliant idea for hunting rabbits and a brilliant poem u have penned Sara to tribute him.. enjoyed your charming creativity today with luv my friend..
Oimbo Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 5:17 AM
indeed this a splendid tanka
Neels Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 4:41 AM
A great Tanka Sara, you just woke up my curiosity to know more about this guy.. enjoy the day ahead :) Wilma
Poet Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 1:38 AM
Nicely written Tanka,Sara---enjoyed.
M V Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 11:11 PM
excellent!very sweet wrte,Sara.
Onclaud Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 9:56 PM
a fanciful yet well-worded tanka, sweet sara!! much success to yuo! relished this one.:) huggs, nette
Devonshire Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 5:06 PM
How cute, Sara! Enjoyed this whimsical poem very much. Love, Carolyn
Pettit Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Did he teach David how to slay Goliath? I don't know the man, but you have described him well with few words.
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