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The Forlorn Loon

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Common Loon Breeding adult

THE FORLORN LOON The sound of the forlorn loon Came hauntingly across the bay Shining near bright as day In the sky was a huge white moon When I approached the tiny creek Where I knew the loon would be I wondered why a creature such as he Would be one I'd take time to seek I felt as though the mournful sound This bird continued to make Caused my heart to begin to ache It was as if he wanted to be found I found this great bird tangled In a massive group of reeds I immediately saw to his needs Since his body was becoming mangled I freed him from the trap he was in And watched as he flew away Because I heard his forlorn sound that day Though I never saw the loon again 21 September 2018 For the contest sponsored by Dear Heart

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/7/2018 12:49:00 PM

So well done, Curtis. My heart was aching too as I read it. And congrats on your win in the contest. ~ Gershon

Curtis Moorman
Date: 10/7/2018 1:10:00 PM

I seem to be able to compile a story --- usually total fiction --- and it read like truth. The fact is, if I should discover a loon trapped as the one described in the poem, I certainly would set it free. I don't know where these thoughts come from, but I'm glad they come. Thank you so much for your support .

Constance La France

Date: 10/2/2018 3:18:00 PM

Curtis, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem, and I love your image too ~

Curtis Moorman
Date: 10/2/2018 7:24:00 PM

Thank you for selecting my entry for a win. I tried to follow the rules and hoped I'd get it right. I appreciate your support and sound advice. Moreover, I am pleased to have you as a friend.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/1/2018 6:45:00 PM

Oh so exquisitely expressed, Curtis. Brilliant and inspiring poetry in every way. Very soulful and haunting in its beauty.. Congratulations on your wonderful win.. ~Susan

Curtis Moorman
Date: 10/2/2018 7:26:00 PM

Susan, how kind of you to express such marvelous kudos. I was glad to see it placed. I greatly appreciate your support.

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/30/2018 8:14:00 AM

Congratulations Curtis, I surely love a happy ending and I love birds, I really enjoyed your poem with its well deserved placement!!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/30/2018 8:37:00 AM

Thanks, Mike! I love birds too. Rural Georgia offers an abundance of varied birds and I keep a supply of birdseed on hand and a homemade feeding station well stocked at all times. I appreciate your support and comments. Be Blessed!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/29/2018 10:39:00 PM

Curtis, this sounds like a true happening. You have expressed it with great passion. Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! : )

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/30/2018 8:33:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie. The feeling is real, but the content is just my mind at work. I appreciate your support.

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/29/2018 7:21:00 PM

Well done, Curtis. Congrats on your win.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/29/2018 8:21:00 PM

Thank you, Line! Praying for Dennis.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/21/2018 2:37:00 PM

Nice penning Curtis, good rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Have blessed day,Gordon

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/21/2018 9:18:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon! I appreciate you support and your friendship. I enjoy the Christian friends I have acquired on Soup. God is good!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2018 1:52:00 PM

Aww I think this subject will appeal to Constance, good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/21/2018 9:17:00 PM

Thanks, Jan! I hope she will. Constance is a good 'Soup' friend of mine. You, she, Andrea Dietrich, Eve Roper, Line Gauthier, Laura Loo, are so kind to me and I appreciate the support of all of you. It is friends like you - especially you - who make writing worth my while.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/21/2018 1:48:00 PM

A lovely verse Curtis, wel written. Good luck in the contest. Tom

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/21/2018 1:51:00 PM

Thanks, Tom! I'm not fond of this form of poetry, but it is what was asked for so I tried to comply. As the old saying goes, "We shall see what we shall see".