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The Great White Egret

 The great white egret
       Silhouettes against the sky
It's massive wingspan, outstretched

            With it's spear-like bill
         It skims the water surface
        Searching for a prey to stab



Best Sedoka - 577-577 Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: Lu Loo 
Date written and posted: 05/03/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM
sure enjoyed this descriptive one about the egret. congrats for your win, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 5:26 AM
Thank you, Andrea:-)
Kitchin Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 5:49 PM
Back to congratulate you on your well deserved win, with this lovely gem!
Ibeh Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 6:08 AM
Thanks again, Tania:-) Most appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 1:45 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ibeh Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 4:19 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!:-)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Great write! You have done this majestic bird justice! Enjoyed. Good luck in the contest, xomo
Ibeh Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 11:42 AM
Thank you very much, Maureen:-)
Kitchin Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 5:40 PM
Love it, beautiful imagery Ed!
Ibeh Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 7:44 PM
Thanks for the lovely visit, Tania:-)
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