The Slender Loris

The slender loris loves the night
In Indian forests where
It shuns the light
And gingerly places each thin
And lanky little limb
On branches that bear
Gifts of food, especially insects
That the feather-weight loris 
Inspects with enormous eyes 
Wide with continual surprise 
At nature’s amazing features,
Including that most mysterious
Of creatures, the elusive,
Magical loris.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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November 30, 2008 at 9:06 AM
I like the light feel of this poem. Congratulations on making it to the semi-finals. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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November 30, 2008 at 7:01 AM
Maggie - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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November 12, 2008 at 4:33 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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November 11, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
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