Picture Poems
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Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, Tom all I can say is that I hope you used a telescopic lens on your camera when you took that photograph. Because if I were you, I wouldn't want to get that close to a hungry, wild mountain lion, puma, bobcat, or panther, no matter how good the photo op might be!
When we're in the wild, we are no longer at the top of the food chain.
Bears, mountain lions, and even buck deer can and will take us out in a heartbeat.
Good poem.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Well, Tom all I can say is that I hope you used a telescopic lens on your camera when you took that photograph. Because if I were you, I wouldn't want to get that close to a hungry, wild mountain lion, puma, bobcat, or panther, no matter how good the photo op might be!
When we're in the wild, we are no longer at the top of the food chain.
Bears, mountain lions, and even buck deer can and will take us out in a heartbeat.
Good poem.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you Dean. What a cool cougar signature! Even better, this is a stuffed one on display at a Cabellas Sports store.
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Hahaha.
It sure looked alive, lol.
My pleasure, Tom.
~Dean
Comment from Miss Sherry
Your poem is wonderful and your oratory even more wonderful to someone who wants to learn. I find the big cats fascinating, so really enjoyed this. Have only a small cat, but when he sneaks up and "screams" in my ear, I get one more gray hair. Wonderful write.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Your poem is wonderful and your oratory even more wonderful to someone who wants to learn. I find the big cats fascinating, so really enjoyed this. Have only a small cat, but when he sneaks up and "screams" in my ear, I get one more gray hair. Wonderful write.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you Dean. Cool Cougar signature. Even better, that is a stuffed Cougar on display at a Cabellas ports Store.
Comment from Joan E.
How timely--we have a mountain lion patrolling our neighborhood at the moment! I have seen one at the top of my stairs once (one cannot mistake its tail) but never heard it speak. I enjoyed your rhyme couplets and unusual rhythm, with which you captured the cat's essence, and of course your magical photograph. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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How timely--we have a mountain lion patrolling our neighborhood at the moment! I have seen one at the top of my stairs once (one cannot mistake its tail) but never heard it speak. I enjoyed your rhyme couplets and unusual rhythm, with which you captured the cat's essence, and of course your magical photograph. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you Joan. They are quite fond of dog, and can jump over any kennel. Be careful out there.
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Fortunately, we don't have a dog, but the one I saw in the past was actually chasing a dog who made it down the stairs, because the mountain lion gave up its chase when it saw or heard me open my front door. I quickly went back inside when I glimpsed its haunches and thick tail! Too close for comfort- Joan
Comment from TheStoryMan
Wow! I love this poem and I love nature. You were so lucky to get to see a cougar in the wild. They are beautiful animals. Yes, you have to be careful out there amongst our wildlife but it is so worth it to get to see them up close and personal. Great poem with great imagery.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Wow! I love this poem and I love nature. You were so lucky to get to see a cougar in the wild. They are beautiful animals. Yes, you have to be careful out there amongst our wildlife but it is so worth it to get to see them up close and personal. Great poem with great imagery.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank so much, TheEvilPoet, it also helps to have a good zoom lens. Thanks for the review and comments
Comment from nancy_e_davis
We have them here as well. My son-in-law just killed one stalking his cattle. He has the hide and head hanging on a wall in their ranch house. You would not believe how large that cat is! It is huge. Carry a gun. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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We have them here as well. My son-in-law just killed one stalking his cattle. He has the hide and head hanging on a wall in their ranch house. You would not believe how large that cat is! It is huge. Carry a gun. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you Nancy. They are quite large, as you say.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written quatrain poem about the cougar outside the tent while in the mountains. The wildlifen is beautiful and can become very dangerous when we are not careful.
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One night my tent was shaken by a scream.
[ ]Wondering, if this was just a dream.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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A very well-written quatrain poem about the cougar outside the tent while in the mountains. The wildlifen is beautiful and can become very dangerous when we are not careful.
typo [space]
One night my tent was shaken by a scream.
[ ]Wondering, if this was just a dream.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you Sandra. I appreciate you pointing that out. I'll fix it right away.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Yep - those 'close brushes' with the feral side of nature always leave an impression that just won't let go...thank you for putting into your poetic words once such encounter. :) ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Yep - those 'close brushes' with the feral side of nature always leave an impression that just won't let go...thank you for putting into your poetic words once such encounter. :) ;) Yvette
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you Yvette, I am pleased you liked the poem, and assimilated the encounter.
Comment from damommy
I like the way this poem flows, not choppy, more like thoughts. Even though it's dangerous, I would love to have such an encounter. Evidently, she didn't think you'd be a good snack.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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I like the way this poem flows, not choppy, more like thoughts. Even though it's dangerous, I would love to have such an encounter. Evidently, she didn't think you'd be a good snack.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you damommy, apparently not.
Comment from RodG
I cannot imagine the fear one would have if he found himself alone on an outcrop with a mountain lion. You put us there with the Speaker. I am always impressed with the poetic forms you use. Rod
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I cannot imagine the fear one would have if he found himself alone on an outcrop with a mountain lion. You put us there with the Speaker. I am always impressed with the poetic forms you use. Rod
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you RodG. It helps to have a camera lens that can shoot from 200 yards away.
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My pleasure. Rod
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Great photograph,Treischel.
-Thanks for sharing it and the notes.
-Your poem flows well throughout.
-The imagery is good and you
show us the development of this experience well.
-I like the smooth transition from
verse one to two.
-You describe the setting well in verse three.
-I like the concluding verse very much.
-Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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-Great photograph,Treischel.
-Thanks for sharing it and the notes.
-Your poem flows well throughout.
-The imagery is good and you
show us the development of this experience well.
-I like the smooth transition from
verse one to two.
-You describe the setting well in verse three.
-I like the concluding verse very much.
-Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019
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Thank you Pam. I like how well you give a poetic review. It shows that you read and understood it, as well as gave some poetic knowledge. Now that's how they should be done! I appreciate the time you took to read and comment.
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You are very welcome, Treischel. I enjoy reviewing and reading good work. I am very glad you appreciated it.
I have a question about your sandwich quatrain. Did you make up the form, or did you find it somewhere? I tried looking it up, but didn't get too far. I like learning about new forms.
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Hi Pam. That is my creation. I am impressed that you researched it. That makes you a kindred spirit. I love finding poetic formats to try, and am working on publishing a book of them. So far I've found over 400. I already published a book of variations on Sonnets were I differentiated 74 variations and wrote 170 examples. But this is one of mine.
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Thanks for sharing. I was just wondering since quatrains surround the tercet, wouldn't they be four lines?
I copied your directions, and if I decide to try it, do you mind? I would certainly give you credit for the form and the poem you used it for.
Good luck with the publishing!
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Absolutely, give it a try. I would be delighted.
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Thanks.
