Love the way this poem literally stands on the page(like the heron's long leg) and one jumps at the end, along with the frog! Magnificent creatures, aren't they?
They are spectacular cranes! I like to watch them fly all streched in the sky...
now as for the jersey frog jumpin...is someone tryin to catch "sunset scavenger"? oh...jersey frog was a nice lil'snack!
Loved the poetic scenery!
Much Love & Inspirations Gene!
Vickie
Gene, I love the look of this...it's like that of the heron itself as it stands on one leg. Imaginative piece.
Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)
Reviewed on June 25, 2009
First, I like the lean structure; it reminds me of the long, lanky one-legged stance of the Heron as it stands patiently awaiting its dinner. Second, I like the direct, non-superfluous wording that reminds me how the Heron darts its beak down into the water after its prey. Finally, I too have always loved the Great Blue Heron. I even used this bird in a logo for a past watershed project. This feels like a beautiful painting for which I'd gladly upright my easel.
You forgot to tell us on which leg it was standing, right? left? people around here are so fastidious... LOL
But you have captured the right moment, the one just before.
I saw a great Blue Heron today, he has been here before. It is the most amazing thing, my Blue Heron arrives in the strangest place Near traffic, not water, all alone he stands and keeps watch, when another approaches, the feather are plumed and neck expands. SHe stands her ground and only leaves when he is ready. I feel blessed when he graces my day.
Gene,
And who might the "jersey frog" be or am I reading too much in?
Perfectly set, the moment both solid and liquid, full of expectation and possibility of success or failure, beautifully and evocatively scripted.
John
Never play leap frog with a unicorn! Audubon illustrated the great blue heron in 1827 and the original watercolor by Audubon was purchased by the New York History Society where it remains to this day! Binoculars around the neck and scotch flask in hand watching the heron about to spear the frog with its sharp bill, reminds me to skewer some k-bobs! Sunset oil painting, Gene, we need to get Gianetta at the easel here!
Part mystery, part fantasy with a twist of science fiction, Clues of Chaos is brimming with suspense and adventure that will have you racing to the end yourself.
Winner 2016 Pacific Rim Book Festival in Science Fiction category. Honored as
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There you go - painting with words, again! Elegant writing.
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just curious ... the heron is ready to pounce upon the frog "until" it jumps ... does that suggest the frog got away?
now as for the jersey frog jumpin...is someone tryin to catch "sunset scavenger"? oh...jersey frog was a nice lil'snack!
Loved the poetic scenery!
Much Love & Inspirations Gene!
Vickie
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Christine
But you have captured the right moment, the one just before.
Georg
Be always safe,
Karen
And who might the "jersey frog" be or am I reading too much in?
Perfectly set, the moment both solid and liquid, full of expectation and possibility of success or failure, beautifully and evocatively scripted.
John
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
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Sage