Wide Eyes, Ears Up

haiku

wide-eyes, ears up
wax statues in the brush
danger lumbers past

baby deer
on a gambol in the snow
instinct kicks in

holding its breath
fawn awaits mother's nod
eye contact
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Hendricks Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Congratulations on a well-deserved win, my friend. Licia :-)
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May 24, 2013 at 7:33 PM
I love the beautiful scene in your Haiku. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Gasun Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 11:08 PM
A fantastic haiku! I love it! Big congratulations on your awesome win my dear friend Reason! love and big hugs, Leonora
Roberts Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 1:33 AM
Congrats Reason ....Seren
Posey Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 5:37 PM
Well done, my friend. Congrads on your win.... Jake
De Burca Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 1:09 PM
I like your Haiku, congrats on your win and best wishes. S.
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May 22, 2013 at 9:13 AM
awe so sweet....Reason, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :-) thank you for the wonderful nature poem... Luv~ Luv~ LINDA
Hamilton Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 8:14 AM
my kind of poem I love nature and you well portray the actions of a young fawn frozen with fear fine pen
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