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The Rank Scent of Bear

where a sleeping bag

lies empty near the shelter. . . 

the rank scent of bear


For the The NO Contest, Contest Poetry Contest
of Charles Henderson

animalhaiku

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Skat A

May 16, 2015 at 11:40 AM

awesome

Jack Jordan

May 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Wow! you are prolific. Fine work... Congrats... Jack

Afroze Ali

May 6, 2013 at 1:18 AM

congratulations Andrea!!!!

Jack Horne

May 5, 2013 at 3:47 PM

wow, just awesome

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

May 4, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Congrats Andrea~A.O

Connie Gildersleeve

May 3, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Andrea I knew this would be a winner. Congratulations.

Joann Grisetti

May 3, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Congratulations. I love the humor and truth you have written.

Painted Hunter

May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Big congrats, Andrea!

Delysia Hendricks

May 3, 2013 at 7:06 AM

I knew this gem would make it to the top spot. Congratulations and well done, Andrea. :)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

May 3, 2013 at 6:17 AM

Top spot and what a winner xx Busy time but thanks for asking Andy hope to get back into full swing soon xx

Ray Dillard

May 2, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Congratulations on this #1 finish!

Poet Destroyer A

May 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Andrea, love the way your poem made it... always enjoy reading your work... :-)...PD

Colleen Bono

May 2, 2013 at 6:57 PM

this is awesome.I just entered in the typewriter contest.first time to just pick a subject and write only about it.my mind just went there.it was nice cause i needed a break from here for a minute.this was a no contest for first place.good job.take care

Suzanne Delaney

May 2, 2013 at 3:41 PM

Congrats Andrea This story goes far beyond the words. SuZ

Red Omara

May 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Not a pretty picture. But a good and popular win. Congratulations.- Red

Richard D Seal

May 2, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Congratulations Petal, it's about time you won something lol. I told you, 'If you go down to the woods today you're in for a nice suprise', and you got one

Judy Konos

May 2, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Excellent ....you're a 10 with me but could only click on the 7 Congratulations....

Carrie Richards

May 2, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Excellent!!........and we know Charles is a good judge of haiku !!!! Congrats on your well deserved top place once again!!

Joe Maverick

May 2, 2013 at 1:03 PM

Oh my Andrea..Its' barely worth' contemplating on the fate of the former sleeper, but i am contemplating the upward trajectory of this little piece..' Joe..)

Len Gasun

May 2, 2013 at 1:42 AM

I can sense both the sleeping bag & bear's scent in your great haiku poem my dearest friend, Andrea! I love it! Good luck and best wishes always! love lots, Leonora

Richard D Seal

April 30, 2013 at 7:09 PM

If you go down to the woods today, Oh, we been there already aint we lol, This has left me speechless Petal, don't be cruel, I love bears lol. Left you a note on my friends poem. Take care, Richard

Richard D Seal

April 30, 2013 at 7:11 PM

No I have not, its on hurricane, I think lol

Connie Marcum Wong

April 30, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Oh yes, I can just imagine that camper running for their life. Haha. Loved it!

Robert Johnson

April 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Totally devoid of humanity.:)

Harry Horsman

April 30, 2013 at 10:45 AM

Oh Dear, this is real, does the imagination after work this out,, well certainly gives one heaps to think about.....

Painted Hunter

April 30, 2013 at 10:38 AM

The most like beef...hmmm...well, elk and deer have a very similar texture, but only taste like beef if you do them in a pot roast or stew...or chili...then you can't tell the difference.

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