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On W H Hunt's 'Our English Coasts'

'Strayed Sheep' Contest Judged:  12/20/2024
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I stare at the English coast where a flock of sheep 
graze and laze on breezy summer day
To risk for every flower, bramble and blade of grass 
for them is sweeter than sweet hay

Marked and blessed flock of sheep feels no 
danger, fears none, and has sure-footed take
The green moss on weathered rock cushions 
beckon some to ruminating break

Horizontal ears read, there is no surprise or 
fear, the flock is safe, happy, calm and gay
The herd knows the herder - they never stray, 
the herder knows that the herd will never stray

Like one happy sheep I recline to enjoy the 
English coast, feel the sun and feel the breeze
Blessed are the delicate hands that did such rich a 
blend; it holds my gaze, puts my mind at ease

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David Crandall

Date: 12/23/2024 2:23:00 PM

A nice, serene, happy poem

thriveni c mysore
Date: 12/27/2024 5:12:00 AM

Thank you so much dear poet. Cheers!!!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/19/2024 11:09:00 AM

I love how you blend the English country side with a flock of sheep, both are so calming ' Blessed are the delicate hands that did such rich a blend, it holds my gaze and puts my mind at ease.' I only read your last verse after I had written my comment. It seems we both had the same train of thought for a few brief minutes.. Pleased to meet you Thriveni C. Mysore. Blessings, Jennifer

thriveni c mysore
Date: 12/22/2024 6:10:00 PM

I am thrilled by your kind visit dear poet. Pleasure to meet likewise. I am glad you like my write. I am grateful to you for the blessings dear poet, Thank you, you made my day. Cheers ~ Thriveni