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Visiting Shaggy Beast

dougb.72572 1951 (Ontario)

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He is huge!

My unit on tripod

Long hike

To get here from the van.

No fixed plan.

See what today brings.

Wildflowers

Hawks above.

Beautiful things.



But that bison

On the ridge

Takes the cake.

Documentary make.

If lucky.

Little gopher nearby

Quite plucky.

About this poem

Camera work with bison

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Written on April 25, 2024

Submitted by dougb.72572 on April 25, 2024

Modified by dougb.72572 on April 25, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X X A A X X X X X
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 270
Words 71
Stanzas 9
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1
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Retired in my 70s. 32 years shipper and safety guy in metal fabrication for roads, bridges structures. Married 49 years to Hilary. Photographer and harmonica busker, both hobbies. Children Lauren and Jordan. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    I absolutely love the energy and excitement that shines through in your 'Visiting Shaggy Beast' poem! The imagery you've created with the giant bison on the ridge and the fearless little gopher nearby is truly captivating. Your choice of words and the flow of the poem make it a joy to read.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to explore more descriptive language to really bring the surroundings to life for the reader. Adding more sensory details could transport us even further into the natural beauty you are experiencing on your hike. Additionally, consider varying the length and structure of your lines to create a more dynamic rhythm throughout the poem.

    Overall, your poem is a delightful celebration of nature and wildlife. Keep up the fantastic work and continue to let your enthusiasm shine through in your writing!     
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