we crossed paths at dawn you and I
you in search of anything that might satisfy
gnawing of winter’s constant hunger
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the cold seemed little impediment
there was something in doe eyes
that determination could not disguise
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I could not reach you through cold glass
I willed a full belly to break repast
my hands empty of all but understanding
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you caught me in your eye
too close to blink away surprise
we crossed paths at dawn you and I
Through the glass
a world beyond frozen dreams
more than meets the eye
Today’s prompt at Poet’s United Midweek Motif is Glass .
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“People are like stained – glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.”
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penned in moon dust 
What a magical almost ancient moment…one that will be preserved in the glass of your memory forever I should imagine…crystallised and certain….beautiful piece Moonie
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it certainly is a moment that is etched outside of the constraints of time
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Yes I agree their true beauty shines if there is a light within.
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Oh thank you Ranu – beauty shines brighter when there is light to show us…
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WOW! The image of the eyes of the doe and the human, with the glass between–real or symbolic–is a powerful one! The world could stop rotating in that instant. How beautifully you’ve woven in hunger and desire! I read the final haiku, after the image of frost, struck me as a separate poem, a comment on the first. I believe there is always more, and love how you used the phrase “than meets the eye” as a follow up to the first poem.
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Thanks Susan. yes the haiku just kind of jumped onto the page – perhaps the voyeur from the upstairs window 🙂
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Hungry doe dawn’s rays
Wandering cold snow foot tracks
Soft prayer for food
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Poetry that puts us there…
Thank you, Leslie for sharing
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Thanks Sean. It is amazing that these creatures can endure so much and be hungry too.
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lovely photo… reminded me of passing ships… loved the dawn setting
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that photo was same window different day 🙂
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So much more could be said, so much more is here… this photo and verse say it all. _m
footmarks
climb these shadowed trees
another time
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hmm a beautiful echo Doug. I think if people spoke in haiku everything would be right with the world 🙂
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Dreams are often frozen, out of reach. Coldness touches all our world.
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Awesome work!
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Haunting and beautiful! I love the beginning and the end. It sings to me.
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Love the way you’ve presented this theme…a fine read.
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Love ‘you caught me in your eye’ phrase as if doe captured the human…not opposite…giving the image of animal the power…great!
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There really is a beauty and synergy when nature looks our way.
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What a beautiful encounter. The doe will be so grateful when the grass begins to grow. So much winter hunger for the critters.
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I am willing my plants to get green and full of food…
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There is something magic in that moment of understanding when you look a wild creature in the eye and they know you are not a threat and you know you have experienced something almost too beautiful for words.
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That is so true beyond words…
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This really resonates with me….as I have deer very close to my yard all the time. See them mostly at dusk and dawn. Many times our eyes meet….and I feel the connection. I always enjoy this crossing of paths.
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Mary glad you know. The last time I was this close it was with a fawn who was too busy looking for goodies to see me an arms length away.
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What a great poem of compassion.
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You have to write those moments as you see them – thanks G
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A connection with nature is a connection with the Divine
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These meetings in Nature with Nature Herself…transformation. Beautiful post!
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Hauntingly beautiful, Leslie!
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