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Last Hurrah

pilfering raccoons raiding cornfields and orchards laughing at farmers Indian summer picnicking Last hurrah before winter

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/4/2014 6:49:00 PM

ha! yes, those sneaky raccoons! a wonderful image for a "last hurrah." i like this one, joyce!

Margaret Foster

Date: 9/4/2014 8:24:00 AM

Love the happy warm picture you paint here. Makes me feel good. Well done Joyce.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/4/2014 3:29:00 AM

Dear Joyce, I was giggling thinking of the "pilfering raccoons" having the last laugh at farmers. I wish "Indian Summer" could last all year long. People have been asking me about Brian. We do hope his condition is improving and the prayers continue. Love you, Carolyn

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/4/2014 2:17:00 AM

Beautiful, Joyce! Who doesn't LOVE a last Hurrah! Love how you incorporated this into nature! :) Lovely Tanka!