| Author | Message | ||
| Gary Blankenship
Senior Member Username: garyb Post Number: 4140 Registered: 07-2001 |
Deer her ears capture the meadow wakening her eyes danger our presence though we hardly snap twig or branch Goose winter golf the ball lands in puddles gray tail feathers we watch for the familiar V but only see empty skies Racoon the gourmet thief moves from can to can with delicacy I relish steamed crayfish he picks at mac and cheese Pheasant in a wild rush his tail cuts brush and fern his path clear I hack at blackberry vines unable to see the end Coyote across the green he jogs along the cart path eager for cover our first journal entry pawprints in the snow Bear the silvertip shakes off the river’s chill lumbering the smell of grilled king colors the evening air Drop in read the new MindFire, 2005's first Go in through http://www.mindfirerenew.com/ to get to the issue in a click or two. | ||
| Dale McLain
Advanced Member Username: sparklingseas Post Number: 886 Registered: 11-2004 |
Gary~ Oh, I envy you... the way you see nature, the way you capture it. These are all so good... impossible to pick a favorite! take care~dale | ||
| "A-Bear"
Moderator Username: dane Post Number: 1135 Registered: 11-1998 |
Raccoon is my favorite if for no other reason than your using crawfish for your personal relishing. Never had steamed. This coon has eaten his share of "boiled" ones though. Mon Dieu, just the thought makes me want to smell and rattle a few trash cans. Good job on all, dawg. D | ||
| Kathy Paupore
Advanced Member Username: kathy Post Number: 2088 Registered: 12-2003 |
Gary, another most enjoyable set. All these animals are in my neighborhood too, I saw their images as I read each one. My fav. is the Raccoon but only beacuse it made me laugh, that mac and cheese was just the right touch.  K | ||
| M. Kathryn Black
Senior Member Username: kathryn Post Number: 2507 Registered: 09-2002 |
Gary, we must all be hungry, for I picked Racoon as well (before I saw the other's picks). They're all very well done. Bravo! Best, Kathryn | ||
| Gary Blankenship
Senior Member Username: garyb Post Number: 4153 Registered: 07-2001 |
Thanks all and the racoon thanks you. I think he really wants the crayfish, but is too late. My favorite is Bear. The idea of someone grilling a king salmon in bear country is a hoot. Gary Drop in read the new MindFire, 2005's first Go in through http://www.mindfirerenew.com/ to get to the issue in a click or two. | ||
| Laurie Byro
Advanced Member Username: lauriette Post Number: 1033 Registered: 11-2003 |
i really like these as well gary good work I like the black bear one just because laurie (it may not BE a black bear, but that is what we have in our backyards) | ||
| Emusing
Advanced Member Username: emusing Post Number: 1203 Registered: 08-2003 |
And I shall pick "Goose" and these two lines that take something from me... we watch for the familiar V but only see empty skies E | ||
| E V Brooks
Advanced Member Username: lia Post Number: 1166 Registered: 12-2003 |
Well, I shall pick 'Pheasant' because I could see it.. and the last two lines-- beautiful and thought provoking. All wonderful though Gary.. fine work! lia | ||
| Gary Blankenship
Senior Member Username: garyb Post Number: 4160 Registered: 07-2001 |
Laurie, it is a grizzly, but even bbqing around a black would be as dumb. I like goose and pheasant also. I think those turns are what make tanka special. Thanks. Gary Drop in read the new MindFire, 2005's first Go in through http://www.mindfirerenew.com/ to get to the issue in a click or two. |
