Sensing the Rains

There's a stirring within the herd They sense the rains are on their way Lush pastures their thinking conferred Soon masses in migration display Such desires go so undeterred Marching bovidae, determination The Serengeti's their destination Columns roam like wandering shadows Skirted by Zebra and Grant Gazelles Dust clouds in airborne throw With each mile these masses swell God's gift will soon be bestowed Upon a clearing appears the Grumeti River Next if we endured we'd surely shiver Banks of steep, foaming rapids thunder Crocodileans surface peer, awaiting Whom goes first is sure to be plundered Will the next escape this frenzied sating Or dragged torn twisted, surface under Carnivorous carnage amidst crimson flow Still there are hoards this migration shows
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Date: 4/2/2021 11:07:00 AM
You have painted a vivid picture of this migration, James! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 6/13/2015 3:58:00 PM
Hi James: I love nature and wrote a similar poem about Zebras...fascinating subject and loved reading yours today. SuZ
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James Fraser
Date: 6/17/2015 3:12:00 PM
Hi Suzanne, I must follow up on your after this. The Serengeti's has always fascinated me. Especially the migration of the Wildebeest, and their friends. Thank you for visiting my pages, smiles, James :)
Date: 6/5/2015 6:43:00 PM
Images of big crocodiles feasting on the animals crossing the river I see. Even the crocs got to eat. And thundering herds must cross. Great write my friend. Super 7 from me!
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James Fraser
Date: 6/6/2015 10:20:00 AM
The migration of such herds is spectacular, long may this remain on this wonderful planet. Happy weekend to you Robert, smiles always, James :)
Date: 6/3/2015 11:19:00 PM
James, so well written, I find it sad but also know it is nature, a wonderful 7 and thanks for visiting my cloud poem , that was fun to write
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James Fraser
Date: 6/5/2015 2:23:00 PM
Hi 'Broken Wings' yes indeed sad, but within nature. Glad you liked it, and yes, I so enjoyed writing it. Wishing you a blessed and happy weekend, hugs, James :)
Date: 5/29/2015 8:33:00 PM
Huge James, who can describe natural phenomena and make it so informative it is James.. :)! i've said on the phonecall the lines I find a wow to me!! Thank you for this one... :) pen one more!(((hugs)))~ olive eloisa xxx
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James Fraser
Date: 6/5/2015 2:18:00 PM
Little one, another poem from our thoughts and themes. Soon our thoughts, themes and dreams regarding our writing will be within the same walls, can't wait. Warm hugs Oliz, always and forever, your Dino James xxx
Date: 5/29/2015 1:28:00 PM
Excellent James....it is all the circle of life
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Date: 5/29/2015 4:06:00 PM
It is indeed, and this worldly marvel fascinates me so much. Happy weekend to you Tim, James :)
Date: 5/29/2015 1:15:00 PM
Brilliantly descriptive write James I could picture it so clearly:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/29/2015 4:04:00 PM
I've always been fascinated with the sheer migration of the Wildebeest and their followers to the Serengeti. Animals traveling so far amidst many pitfalls. It makes us humans appear rather pathetic at times. Happy weekend to you, hugs, James xx
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