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The Hyena

I have picked up a scent, something's been killed And I can hear my feline foes growling still I trot off to the scene with bloodthirsty zeal Hoping to purloin a fresh meal At the scene, four lionesses are having a feast On the flesh of a hapless wildebeest Others from my clan are gathering now Laughing like crazy and ready to chow The felines are not ready to give up their kill A battle ensues and more blood is spilled The lionesses have no choice but to flee My laughter is chilling and filled with glee Then I settle down to enjoy the feast Having no concerns in the least But two lions are charging in to settle the score My bones rattle at the sound of their roar! 7-1-19 Pick a Title, Volume 6, Personification Contest Sponsor: Edward Ibeh Title Chose: The Hyena

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Date: 7/30/2019 1:48:00 PM
Just lovely to read. Its been a while I have been here and I am happy not to regret flipping through some lines of which yours are part of them... Great craft, lovely message.
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Date: 7/22/2019 8:01:00 PM
Congratulations for your win Joseph :)
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Joseph May
Date: 7/23/2019 8:53:00 AM
Thank you Heidi..
Date: 7/20/2019 8:10:00 PM
Congratulations Joseph!!! :) Brandy
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Joseph May
Date: 7/22/2019 4:19:00 PM
Thank you Brandy
Date: 7/20/2019 11:39:00 AM
This is one of my favorites! Congrats on your win.
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Joseph May
Date: 7/20/2019 5:30:00 PM
Thank you Jeanne
Date: 7/20/2019 11:36:00 AM
A delightful poem about a not-so delightful animal, Joseph:-) Written with remarkable detail and imagery! Congrats on your fine win in my contest!
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Joseph May
Date: 7/20/2019 5:28:00 PM
Edward, Thank you for the inspiration your contest gave and for my placement
Date: 7/2/2019 10:26:00 PM
Animals will always feast on other animals. Protecting the ones we love, the ones that are dear to us. Many try to do. This holds truth and a light touch of humor. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy
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Joseph May
Date: 7/20/2019 5:30:00 PM
Thank you Brandy..
Date: 7/2/2019 6:39:00 PM
a very enjoyable personifiction of all those animals wanting to chow down on a poor animal! Good job!
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Joseph May
Date: 7/20/2019 5:29:00 PM
Thank you Andrea
Date: 7/2/2019 6:39:00 AM
Wow, love the detailed action of this poetry, so realistic. takes one there. Great entry for the contest, i feel its a winner....
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Joseph May
Date: 7/2/2019 9:38:00 AM
Thank you Harry..
Date: 7/1/2019 11:22:00 AM
That is the battle in the wild..survival of the fittest..great lines of personification, Joseph.
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Joseph May
Date: 7/2/2019 9:37:00 AM
Thank you Vijay..
Date: 7/1/2019 10:22:00 AM
Well written Joseph, could just picture the scene.Nothing more the chilling than the sound of lions. Good luck. Tom
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Joseph May
Date: 7/2/2019 9:36:00 AM
Thank you Tom..
Date: 7/1/2019 10:10:00 AM
A great personification. Well done Joseph :)
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Joseph May
Date: 7/2/2019 9:35:00 AM
Thank you Heidi

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