In the woods

A tanka...

Shy watchful raccoon
Scurried under the black top
to peer from the brush.
Carefully watching us watch
The barred owl winging away.

Author's Note

The raccoon actually went into a hole by the road and popped up on the other side behind the brush over the drainage access. He was adorable. The owl watched us for quite a long time before flying away. A lovely experience at the park yesterday.

Reviews

[FJ Davis]

One of Nature's interesting little moments, made absolutely fascinating by the poet's descriptive skills; skills which, by the way, are lean and to-the-point.
Hurtling towards mastery, Judy.

[Samuel Dickens]

Yes, those little critters are adorable, but you should never try to grab one like I did when I was a kid. I tell ya, it didn't take me long to turn it loose. A sweet peek at one of the little guys, Judy.

[quinfinn]

concise and sweet. descriptive to a fault. nice effort. don't stop writing

[quinfinn]

concise and sweet, but descriptive to a fault. nice effort. don/t stop writing.

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This is lovely, enjoyable read.

[Audrey Howitt]

I loved this Judy! I love the shorter forms and this one works so well. "carefully watching us watch"

[ju]

:)
we liked that one, kids and i. thank you.

[Lily Mae]

Sounds beautiful..thank you for sharing :) xx