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Deer Quest Ii

Autumn eve, the sky is clear. Her white eyes in my flashlight shine and stare--she has no fear. Sounds of rustling brush at night, her hooves--my dear forest deer. Morning comes, the tracks appear where she had been last night. My hope is that she will come near, that she'll not take her flight with hooves--my dear forest deer. Podium Placement 6th in Quintain-Sicilian Poetry Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet

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Date: 1/22/2021 2:31:00 PM
Carol - JCB Brul said it best - a wonderful write - full of imagery - I liked this " Morning comes, the tracks appear where she had been last night. My hope is that she will come near, that she'll not take her flight with hooves--my dear forest deer." Good Luck with all your Poetry Work! Perry C.
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Date: 12/18/2020 4:35:00 AM
My dear forest deer - an endearing sentiment.
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Date: 12/17/2020 5:30:00 PM
This is a sweet experience..I could vividly imagine the tracks made by that beautiful creature on moist grounds..So lovely! Congratulations on your stunning win ,Carol!
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 12/17/2020 11:33:00 PM
Thank you so much, JC. God bless.
Date: 12/10/2020 2:54:00 PM
Your dear forest deer. When I lived in a more suburban area, I was transfixed by their close up visits. Congratulations on your winning quintain, Carol.
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 12/10/2020 3:11:00 PM
Thank you, Jenna. Yes, they are amazing animals, even though they are basically like cattle. I' m beginning to wonder if I've underestimated cattle...
Date: 12/9/2020 2:47:00 PM
what a sweet poem Carol, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 12/9/2020 3:26:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. Your compliment means a lot.
Date: 12/9/2020 11:36:00 AM
Your encounter with nature's wildlife has a sweet tenderness, Carol. Hope she did return. Congratulations on your win!
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 12/9/2020 3:25:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sam. Your compliment means a lot. God bless.
Date: 12/9/2020 8:36:00 AM
Congratulations Carol, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, well done my friend, Emile.
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 12/9/2020 8:50:00 AM
Thank you so much, Emile. I'm glad you liked it. We are very fortunate to have deer running on our property. God bless.
Date: 11/18/2020 2:06:00 PM
Great imagery of deer enjoying autumn! Well done, Carol.
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 12/9/2020 3:30:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay. Your compliment means a lot to me. And, now I see your anthology poem "A World Without Poetry". That poem is amazing and perfect for the anthology.
Date: 11/17/2020 8:14:00 PM
What a sweet poem!
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 11/17/2020 9:05:00 PM
Thank you, Jennifer!

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