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jwesley
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0 posted 2006-08-03 09:09 PM


Where the Deer Slept

The leaves were sort of oval formed,
depressed, concaved . . . still warm.
Not enough time had passed
for the heat to cool, to cold.
I sat where the deer had slept,
lay on my side curled in a somewhat ball,
lending my warmth  to the warmth already there.
Together, where the deer had slept and I, would cool,
and maybe, just maybe – we’d cold there too.

©w. james beard, jr.
January 2006


© Copyright 2006 Wesley James Beard, Jr. - All Rights Reserved
the quell
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1 posted 2006-08-03 09:20 PM


Beautiful images here; especially the one of the leaves at the beginning.

They aren't flaps; they're my face!
                           - The Mighty Boosh

Sunshine
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2 posted 2006-08-03 09:20 PM


Ah, James...

I've seen these curls in the long grass...

and the heat that bent the stems....

This is beautiful.  Thank you!


aziza
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3 posted 2006-08-03 10:57 PM


So beautiful - it's a very peaceful place you created to share with us.

aziza

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4 posted 2006-08-04 09:44 AM


Communing with nature ~ How very, very special.
Thank you for this, Jim. I could feel a calm come over me as I took your words in.

Sending you a very warm smile & hug,
Linda

Martie
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5 posted 2006-08-04 11:17 AM


Hi Jimmy...I love the thought of you doing this!  
passing shadows
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6 posted 2006-08-04 05:10 PM


awww....so great to see you again


The Lady
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7 posted 2006-08-04 05:21 PM



oh

this is wonderful

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