A Bear

By Richard L. Provencher

Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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9 comments
 

approaches her cave

amid familiar surroundings

nostrils quivering for

intruder-scent 

 

knowing his mother

is slouching in one corner

her fur matted

no longer in glowing flow

since calling this

place home.

 

In a weak whisper she calls out

knowing her day of days

are numbered--

a last chance to share in a hunt

she once led as this

end journey.

 

Mother and son seeking

a final meal knowing

it will be their last one together.

 

 

Certificate U
Story
Words that Matter
Nature

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Picture of a bond. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you Rhiannon for your word.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Richard,

I love nature documentaries about bears and never miss one if it's on the tv.

Your story shows the reality, that even in the animal kingdom they too mourn the loss of loved ones.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Your comments are also so welcome. Please help -- does "follow' mean I should click it? Am I supposed to click "great feedback" if someone comments on my work?" I am not familiar on these phrases. Thanks for any help. ps. I will write a short encounter with a bear many years ago and post it -- For Jenny.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Richard,

I haven't a clue about the great feedback or how it gets on there, I just presumed that one of the editors puts it on. I'm sorry I can't be of more help to you. Best thing is to ask insert.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Richard, you only press 'mark this comment as great feedback' if you feel it has been a particularly helpful comment. Then a blue flier comes up to indicate you or someone else has found that comment helpful. If you click on where it says 'follow' that writer gets added to your 'Authors you follow' page (under 'Read' on the right hand side of any page.) If you click on the 'Authors you follow' you will see any authors you've asked to remember their details, so you can look at their collections. If you click on Jenny's name above her comment you will also get to her site that way, her collections, all her poems etc. Similarly if you click on my name! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you so much. Lots of detail, eh? And very well set up.

Richard L. Provencher