Strayed Sheep

Cliff hanger story - Freshly shorn scrawny Steady assembly ruptured Atop rocky bluff rugged Shivering survival questionable Seceder’s dream quenchable Reject herd abide proffer Select solo sailor prosper Convention no obstacle Escape is ewe’s oracle Exit existence normal Explore expanse nautical Divorce merged marriage Discover ocean massive Ewe Turn deviate, lucid Longs for longitude lurid Leave safety of kennel Wayward walking karakul Stripped of her heavy jacket Staggers down slope jagged Ceases to be clone imitated Intrepid sheep not intimidated Sea spray hasten Shelly cove haven Upgrading basic graze Horizon holds her gaze Distance from flock’s faith Determined for further fate Declines enclosure Entertains exposure Among cluster, deficient Embankment descending delinquent Evicts herself of contest Evolves self fulfilled conquest Disdain for the brethren Useless Ewe blended in Refuses group apprehend Triumphant Turn ascends Written for Contest: Strayed Sheep Sponsor: Di11y Da11y 17th December 2024 Picture inspiration required: Our English Coasts by William Holman Hunt