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Predators Roam )A collaboration between Paula Finn and I
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Predators Roam )A collaboration between Paula Finn and I |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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This is a joint effort between Paula Finn and I she added the talent, and I added, not very much actually. But we did enjoy working together. Predators Roam In the early morning on the Savannah plain The big cats go hunting for legitimate game They pick out their prey and hunt them down So similar as the predator hunts around town Before the heat of the day has stopped play The big cats will feast as the grasses sway When the hunters roam tracking their prey They choose the one who’s keenest to play Finding the victim who will suit their taste Having chosen they enter quickly the race Because not all predators look like they bite It’s not always a wise idea to yield or fight It’s not always clear where the hunter hides For a clever predator shows only his soft side The hunter wouldn’t want his prey to bolt He would much prefer not to taken at fault So until he’s ready to pounce he’s quite still But when he’s ready he’ll be taking his fill The lion stalks from nature and hungers need For the sake of his pride's belly he will feed In the natural world this is the circle of life They hunt because of necessity not for strife But the predator that walks on two legs upright This is the predator who gives heart their fright Unwary souls are lured to have faith and trust But a predators words aren’t gold they are rust They corrode hopes and rip out hearts dreams Just like a lion tearing into his prey it seems The human predator takes a pure heart apart And the pain has barely begun this is the start Marsha and Paula A collaboration Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
You're both talented, this is very unusual. Kathleen |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Man, I feel like I'm watching National Geographic or the discovery channel....but this piece is well-written and you two have great chemistry cause your rhymes concided with one another very well.... and Marsha you did perfectly fine...I look forward to more collabos from you too cause, you two make a great team! Peace, Nate Dogg Nathan |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kathleen love, Paula really gave this her special skills, I merely put the odd word in here of there. And don't believe Paula when she says she didn't do much, you know how lazy I am, she obviously did a lot more. Take care love Mushy  Nathan thank you love, and I'm sure there will be more from us I did enjoy working with Paula. Well, when i say work I mean she did the work and I coasted. Thank you muchly Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Dont believe a word she says...she did the work...I nudged a little LOL |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paula and Marsha~ Like oxen in the yoke - working together ... to get this thing wrote ! You two are just so cute !  What fun ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Just like a lion tearing into his prey it seems." Paula and Marsha I think this describes a heartbreak very nice...I felt like my heart was ripped out and devoured...not recently thank God...unfortunately this happens to all of us at some time in our life and we can only hope for healing and love to repair the damage...James |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Paula dear heart, tell them the truth, they all know that I never do anything except mutter and moan, you know it's true. So since they know it was you who did the work, come and say thank you nicely. (Thank you nicely won't do it) and I don't care how big that smile is. Love you dear heart Take care as always Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Dear Heart Junior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 23Dreamland, fifth cloud on the right |
Really wonderful poem. I really like this Reach out and touch someone Holland Dozier and Holland |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Thanks to all of you who have read this...and dont believe a word Marsha says...the idea and the poem are hers...I just pushed a little... Marsha....I always say thank you nicely LOL...Im a good lil girl  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
BRAVO! This is so well done! You both have done a marvelous job here! A real in depth work with the wonders of nature as a catalyst....and stop acting like those two chipmunks on Bugs Bunny...you're both talented!! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I'm with PT here, you are both very talented and it shows in the poem. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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