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Ski Afternoon Surprise

spring was coming early the call was heard for squeezing in one extra outdoor outing so we loaded up our skis, boots and gear it was minus ten celsius and sunny swooshing and gliding through the snow soaking in those awesome sunrays warm enough to wrap our coats around our waist when clouds rolled in and it got cooler we threw back on that extra layer the scenery was breathtakingly spectacular suddenly we turned a corner coming across a bush the size of a wall it was surreal… filled with plump fluffy birds rosy breasted feathered balls frozen in their spot like spectators at a slow motion olympic event they watched our procession unimpressed AP: 3rd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2022 Submitted on April 10, 2018 for PREMIERE CONTEST 140 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 2ND

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Sandra Haight

Date: 4/15/2018 5:33:00 PM

A lovely write, Line, full of great winter imagery warmed by the unexpected 'rosy-breasted feathered balls.' Loved it! Congrats on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/15/2018 5:51:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra. Much appreciated.

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/14/2018 10:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this delightful poem.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/14/2018 4:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Susan. Much appreciate.

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/14/2018 6:41:00 AM

Wow! Amazing poem. Congratulations ;)

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/14/2018 4:07:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. Very kind of you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2018 5:20:00 PM

Whoooo Hooooo!!! Congratulations, girlfriend!!!!! (also, cute poem!)

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 8:42:00 PM

Thank you so much for the energetic cheers, Andrea !

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2018 5:20:00 PM

As you can see, I am back now. I think I have 20 more comments to reply to and then I'm gonna get to Soupmail!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 8:42:00 PM

Never a dull moment!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/13/2018 9:55:00 AM

Superb, Line! CONGRATS! Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 11:24:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated.

L. J. Carber

Date: 4/13/2018 9:22:00 AM

Congrats, Line, on your win--you set the scene perfectly, and I loved the irony at the ending (other than dogs, I can't think of any species that cares if we are around or not.)

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 9:35:00 AM

So true. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, L.J.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/13/2018 1:14:00 AM

Congratulations Line, well deserved ain. Tom.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 9:36:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. Much appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/11/2018 8:47:00 AM

Ha ha, delightfully entertaining.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/11/2018 10:09:00 AM

It was a last chance to get this poem in before the warm weather comes... still hopeful on that. LOL

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/11/2018 7:26:00 AM

Sounds like a wonderful surprise, I love birds and you've provided a great peek into your snowy afternoon xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/11/2018 8:00:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, |Mike.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 4/11/2018 7:11:00 AM

Great narrative of your ski trek, Line. The wall of birds was spectacular. Reckon they were in awe (and maybe fear) of those ski sticks you carried. Love the attention to details.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/11/2018 8:00:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment. I didn't get the impression they were impressed one little bit.

Viv Wigley

Date: 4/11/2018 1:39:00 AM

Very descriptive poem on what sounds like a fun and memorable day, Line. Enjoyed. Viv x

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/11/2018 8:01:00 AM

Thank your for your lovely visit and comment, Viv.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/10/2018 11:34:00 PM

Could just picture it line, blue sky, brilliant white snow and then the audience. Tom.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/11/2018 8:02:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Tom.