The Hunt

Warm sun glided across the dewy sky Guns ready the Maharaja astride his horse The green forest spread his vast arms Beckoning hunters from far and wide The prize, a tiger in his prime Nerves tingling the men ventured forth Deep within the heart stood the waterhole Silence broken by an occasional monkey call The tiger watched their progress with interest The jittery deer ran around the glade Yellow eyes followed the Maharaja Sambhar alerted the hunters of his mighty presence Guns ready the men advanced The tiger glided amid the bamboo Shots ranged all over the jungle The yellow eyes looked into the brown The maharaja silently turned away The tiger lived to see another day

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/4/2011 5:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Tahera for the contest "The one that got away" sponsored by Thvia. Love, Carol

Joe Inka

Date: 4/3/2011 5:58:00 PM

Felt like I was there. Great tale. I was glad he made the escape

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/2/2011 2:20:00 PM

Hi my sweet friend congrad's on your win! I think you have the basis for a longer write here and you have given me only the skeleton, now I'd SO like to see you "plump" it up! [What tyep of trees and how'd it smell & did the men have goosebumps or their hair standing on end? what kind of deer? OH my and HOW handsome was the Maharaja YOU are causing me great temptation, Ma wamts to know?] Light & Love

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/2/2011 5:18:00 AM

Congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest of Thvia, Tahera

Elaine George

Date: 4/2/2011 3:14:00 AM

Loved this story, Tahera. Many congratas on your win. Lainie

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/2/2011 12:54:00 AM

I'm am so glad the tiger lived, such a majestic beast. wonderful poem Tahera, just love the story. congrats, well deserved winner. Harry

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/1/2011 10:51:00 PM

Congratulations on your winner in the contest. A great story. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/1/2011 9:06:00 PM

Congrats Tahera on your wonderful winning poem in Thvia's contest luv.. such an enjoyable poem and elegant entry my friend.. enjoy another top ten win with luv..and happy weekend too...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/1/2011 9:04:00 PM

like a wonderful storybook, tahera... happy CHEERS for winning greeat in the tourney! :) huggs, nette

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/29/2011 11:45:00 AM

Oh, what an incredibly suspenseful story behind this poem, Tahera! I for one am glad the "tiger lived to see another day." Aren't they only hunted for trophies or their fur? If we hunt animals for food, it doesn't bother me. No other reason is acceptable though. Great writing! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/28/2011 1:12:00 PM

Nice verses on the hunting, Tahera, made to refresh my visits to Gir Forest in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 3/28/2011 10:44:00 AM

A beautiful write, I enjoyed the read, pictures flooded my mind. Caryl

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/28/2011 10:32:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Tahera. May you have a beautiful week of good health, love and baskets overflowing with inspiration. Thank you for all your kind comments my friend. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/28/2011 5:09:00 AM

Wonderful imagery Tahera my friend and a grand story .. luv big cats especially tigers and leopards too.. u tell this story with much interest in creating lovely theme for the reader to enjoy and be enthralled luv.. great blog series too ...