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Locomotions
by Barbara Joan Spring → (All Poetry by Barbara Joan Spring)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017    Rated "G" by the Author.
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                           Pendulum of kangaroo swinging over the plains

Eyes of peregrine as it stoops

Fleet paws of cheetahs in hot pursuit

Velcro gecko toes on ceiling and wall

Sleek penguins winging under seas

Spiderlings float on their parachutes

Scallops jet on the sea bed—

Me? I just sit

I'm lazy I guess.

 


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 Reviews of "Locomotions"
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on February 17, 2017
Peregrines swoop at incredible speeds. Scallops eat poop and I find them a delicacy. At least we know that you are firmly planted.

Ron

Reviewed on February 15, 2017
The imagery has me right there enjoying these sights. Thank you!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on February 15, 2017
Eh . . . You write. They cannot do that. They are who and what they are. You are who and what you are.


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