In One Fell Swoop...

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    In One Fell Swoop...

     A large oak tree silently stood

    In our yard in the neighborhood

    There, the hunter would hide during the day

    Amongst the branches he would stay

    When the sun dipped below edge of the earth

    And the moon appeared with a smile of mirth
     
    The very large bird took up his perch

    Where from this position he could lurch
                                                                                                                                                                               r
    From side to side so he could  see

    Far and wide, again he was free 

    To spy upon our family's antics

    To enjoy watching without panic
     
    The children were still sleeping

    At this time before dawn, so silence was keeping

    It is my turn to watch the puppies this morn

    And mother dog cuddles her first  born

    As her four offspring bounced about

    Then, just as the sun came out

    The hunter, (an owl) did scoop,
     
    Up one white pup, in one fell swoop...





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    kdarcy commented on In One Fell Swoop...

    01-23-2011

    Good job on the images. Nice story of the night finding the day, life can be hard that way. You managed to take the reader to the crashing end, never knowing it was coming. The title? not sure, maybe it does give too much away. Thanks for the invite, be well k
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    burnningman commented on In One Fell Swoop...

    01-18-2011

    funny poem i like it seems just when we think all is ok booooom it hits us
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    Mandi

    01/22/2011

    do you think that the title gives too much away...? thank you for your comments

    LadyLuck commented on In One Fell Swoop...

    01-18-2011

    AAAWWWW!!! Nooo poor puppy!! I love the poem but-but-but- Its sooo sad!! Great write
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    HopeOhlarik commented on In One Fell Swoop...

    01-17-2011

    OMG poor puppy *sadface* thats horrible. wonderful imagery though, great job mandi!
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    jj1562 commented on In One Fell Swoop...

    01-17-2011

    simple but image provoking i liked it -- JJ1562
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