Oh my, dragonfly
Patiently awaiting prey
Unaware insects
Upon the flowers they feast
‘Til scooped up by the skimmer
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The Skimmer
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Oh my, dragonfly
Patiently awaiting prey
Unaware insects
Upon the flowers they feast
‘Til scooped up by the skimmer
Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge
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Nicely done, Jennifer. I enjoyed the visual of a dragonfly scooping up it’s victims.
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Thank you, Eugi! 😊
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You are most welcome, Jennifer.
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Nice poem Jennifer! ❤ ❤
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Thank you, Carol Anne! 😊
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This is a beautiful and so inventive 💜
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Thank you, Willow!😊
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a pleasure 💜
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Jennifer, very nicely done tanka. At least they enjoy life until getting chomped on.
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Thank you, Lisa! 😊
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You’re welcome.
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I remember the colorful dragon flies I used to see when we lived in Florida. This was a delightful poem. A skimmer dragonfly, or a skimmer bird? I wasn’t sure.
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Thank you, Colleen! 😊
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Your lovely poem made me realize we don’t have dragonflies in the high desert. I grew up with them, but here – I haven’t seen any. 🌞
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Thank you! I wonder if there are less insects generally. I believe dragonflies have quite an appetite.
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