In the Morning

Cherry

By Richard L. Provencher

Mon, 24 Sep 2012
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sheep stare as frost-tinged eyelids
capture a circle of magpies
.
Eeyore the donkey not yet shrieking
his usual song of morning glory.
Llamas will soon rub necks
and bump chests in territorial disputes

the horse Ernie amid the shelter
of trees---birds about to
discover filled feeders. Beyond the
first hump of hills
a dozen Dexter beef as silhouettes
under a coating of white.

And nearby the
Keeper of the pens---fast asleep
in badly needed rest.

© Richard L. Provencher

Certificate U
POETRY - A Passage of Motion 3
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Comments

Submitted by Sooz006 on
Richard this is really good. I think it's one of your best.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Thank you so much, Sooz... what a nice comment. All the best. Richard
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Submitted by The Talisman on
A nice poem.

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Thank you so much, TT. My dad and his five brothers were raised on a farm, and I wish I had been too. Chimo. Richard LP
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Submitted by ItsSteveDave on
Great poem Richard, as usual! I think I'd have enjoyed being raised on a farm, too. sheep stare as frost-tinged eyelids capture a circle of magpies This is my favourite line. You show rather than tell - a difficult skill indeed. Steve.

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Hello Steve, your kind words are appreciated. I spent a lot of time on my daughter's acreage out in Alberta observing her donkeys. They make the best watch and protect animals. Finally our rain storms have ceased. Phew. Cheers. Richard
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Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Thank you so much Bear. As you do so well, I also try to give credence to the love and companionship animals provide to others. Stories or poems can be a testimony to their needed balance on this planet, eh? Richard LP PS. Why not check out our website at: www.wsprog.com/rp/ ?
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