Summer Sighting

He frolicked through the grass
And then he clambered up a tree,
Gazing at the cars all filled
With wide-eyed folk like me.

The traffic slowed so everyone
Could get a little peek
At the black bear yearling (give or take),
The highlight of the week.

It's such a treat to catch a glimpse
Of wildlife in the wild.
Perhaps that bear, confronting us,
Was equally beguiled.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Merryman Avatar
July 20, 2016 at 8:14 PM
We have bear sightings all the time in Florida, although I have never seen one up close. That must have been an interesting sight. Great write, Ilene! Blessings!
Allison Avatar
July 20, 2016 at 4:36 PM
Sounds an amazing sight Ilene - a delightful rhyme:-) hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
July 20, 2016 at 3:49 PM
Just be careful of the momma bear...lovely poem ilene
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