Wendy Watson Poet Tetractys

Rook Moves In

grey
squirrel
busily 
buries acorns
keenly observed by shrewd ravenous rook.
rook swoops in, pillaging hidden treasures,
jewels shattered
on roof tops;
oak tree
groans.


15.10.20


'Double Tetractys 4' Poetry Contest
Sponsor : Eve Roper

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Janice Canerdy October 20, 2020 at 2:48 PM CONGRATS on your win with this excellent piece, Wendy. Janice

Susan Ashley October 17, 2020 at 2:49 PM Oh, I love the lively sensory imagery and the swooping thievery of your awesome poem, Wendy. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Eve's contest.. ~Susan Wendy Watson October 20, 2020 at 10:04 AM You are such a faithful supporter, Susan. Thank you so much for your comments.

Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2020 at 7:12 PM Great ending with the tree groaning. Congrats again, Wendy Wendy Watson October 20, 2020 at 10:05 AM Thank you, Andrea. I have been observing this behaviour with amusement over the past few weeks.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 16, 2020 at 8:32 AM - Congratulations on your admirable win poem, Wendy :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Wendy Watson October 20, 2020 at 10:05 AM Thanks, Anne-Lise. Your comments are always appreciated.

Linda Alice Fowler October 15, 2020 at 7:11 PM Ha! I love this Wendy. I can picture this in my ow backyard. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Wendy Watson October 20, 2020 at 10:06 AM Yes, it has been a regular occurrence over the past few weeks. Thank you for reading and commenting.

Eve Roper October 15, 2020 at 6:27 PM Congratulations on your win, Wendy, poor squirrel, love your imagery you created in this poem. Thank you for participating in my Tetractys contest. Hugs Eve

Rico Leffanta October 15, 2020 at 1:23 PM Counting stars in the Milky Way is akin to counting little acorns that grow! Aloha! Rico

Mahtab Bangalee October 15, 2020 at 4:06 AM beautiful Wendy Watson October 15, 2020 at 4:13 AM Thank you for taking the time to read and 'stop by',Mahtab. This is a sight that I have been watching with amusement for the last few days.