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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

Date: 10/20/2020 2:48:00 PM

CONGRATS on your win with this excellent piece, Wendy. Janice

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/17/2020 2:49:00 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
Date: 10/20/2020 10:04:00 AM

You are such a faithful supporter, Susan. Thank you so much for your comments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2020 7:12:00 PM

Great ending with the tree groaning. Congrats again, Wendy

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/20/2020 10:05:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I have been observing this behaviour with amusement over the past few weeks.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/16/2020 8:32:00 AM

- Congratulations on your admirable win poem, Wendy :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/20/2020 10:05:00 AM

Thanks, Anne-Lise. Your comments are always appreciated.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/15/2020 7:11:00 PM

Ha! I love this Wendy. I can picture this in my ow backyard. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/20/2020 10:06:00 AM

Yes, it has been a regular occurrence over the past few weeks. Thank you for reading and commenting.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/15/2020 6:27:00 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