I come around a forest bend
And much to my surprise –
There before me is a face.
I look into its’ eyes.
The heart beats faster and blood pressure –
So very quickly it doth rise.
Is this thing friendly?
Or is this my demise?
Backing into cover –
A move I feel is wise.
Perhaps the surrounding foliage,
Will provide adequate disguise.
The earth has many treasures,
Each is lurking round about.
Whether flower, bird, or ungulate;
Or a Grizzly bear so stout.
There will always be excitement,
Of that I have no doubt.
Whether from a sudden happening,
Or a careful staking out.
To get a photo of it –
That’s what it’s all about.
And if the pictures are quite fine,
They’ll make me grin and Shout!
(Dave Hanks) January 2007
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