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Genetta tigrina
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Genetta tigrina |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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GENETTA TIGRINA 29 September 2007 For a long time I have known you were there. I saw your droppings in my garden and told Makhosi and Tigger and Daisy about you. And last night, I saw you – not just a glimpse - you were there in all your magnificence, early in the evening, first of all, on my verandah and then you slunk down the stairs with more grace and presence than a princess at her first ball and my heart stopped and so did you right under my window where I stood in breathless awe and the outside light shone full on every one of your perfectly framed large spots on either side of your elegant body and you foraged in the Digitaria diversinervus right below me. You didn’t know I was there, but I didn’t feel a traitor for I was for you I was with you and I was you for several glorious moments that will last forever and I had to phone Chrisjan who knew. You honour me and my forest and dare I hope that you live in one or more of my treetops? Logic tells me you do, but that seems too much honour for little old me. Thank you Genetta tigrina, you blew me away. - Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (09-30-2007 03:42 AM).] |
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PoppaLoco Member
since 2007-09-23
Posts 83EU, NL, Limburg |
Gorgeous mix of lavish imagery, emotion, and everyday situations. Very pretty!! I suppose I don't do you much honour, but it did for a moment remind me of that Piñata game for the xbox 360, where you gather exotic creatures in your back yard  Pops |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"with more grace and presence than a princess at her first ball" ohhh absolutely gorgeous Diana I can see her there in the evening light must you mind the fur babies closely or will she touch them? |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, PoppaLoco. Being a South African, I don't know about the reference you made. Thank you, Kate. My fur babies are completely safe from our genet, because of our household routines and their lifestyle. Tigger and Daisy(and I!) are so warmed by your concern and love for them. - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, and Kate, thanks for being so gentle in using the word "touch" instead of others of varying levels of horror. I did notice and meant to say so in my first reply to you, but somehow forgot. - Owl |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
And you, dear Owl, blew me away with this poem. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Sweet Owl, this is lovely and oh my...it is so very good to have you home in these blue pages once again. Your spirit, has been surely missed by mine. Hugs precious lady!! "In yearning for nothing, you will be free to enjoy what you do, free to see the patterns, free to hear the music in all things." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 "I was for you I was with you and I was you for several glorious moments that will last forever" Diana, I too, have had similar moments communing with animals. Your words were beyond beautiful. Love & Animal Light, Linda  |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
your words speak greatly of the natural order and its blessing of sanity |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Magnus. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you, Donna. You have no idea how good it is to be back. I have sneaked in a few moments at a time to read, but it is soooo good to be back properly! I have really missed this and felt the void. Thanks for the hugs, and hugs back to you too! Thanks you, Linda, and for posting a photo. I wish you could have seen my genet in real life too. Thank you, inkedgoddess. You honour me. I love and live in awe of the blessing of the natural order. (I have always loved your avatar of the cats!) - Owl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wonderful write, dear Owl! I felt as if I had been there with you in this magical meeting. Love ... I'm so happy to see you are back! Margherita  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I have missed your wiseness of nature...and love the images you portray...knowing full well those joyful moments, we grasp, like a commune with God and feeling a part of every thing....harmony at it's finest and you bring the reader along for a moment of life in the wild, raw and open.... enjoyed Lee J. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you James. I am glad you enjoyed it. Big smiles, Margherita. Thanks for enjoying my experience along with me and even more for my lovely welcome back, but especially for loving my genet. Thank you Lee. You honour me with your beautiful words. It is good to know you feel the same way about nature. It is a privilege to know that I bring harmony in the midst of my current fears and despair. Thank you for letting me know. - Owl |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
"I was for you I was with you and I was you for several glorious moments that will last forever" Ahhh...these words are so perfect. I too have felt those brief moments when all are one, and all is well with the universe. Beautiful write. Much enjoyed. You're so fortunate to have such a lovely animal near you. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, vandana. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you, Tina. Yes, I am indeed privileged. - Owl |
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