Fish jumps, gulps a fly
bright waterdrops scattering;
cracking lake’s mirror.
Turquoise wings flashing
snapping beak swallows a fish;
bobbing waves diffuse.
Brown-fur dives deeply
leaving lacy white backwash;
dark head surfaces.
Fish flapping wildly
between sharp-clawed greedy paws;
nature in the raw.
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Image credit: Pixabay (free images)
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #109 photo prompt
luna's on line 
Wow! I like this one! The food chain! 🪰🐟🐻
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Oops I forgot the bird!🦅
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I had to stop at killing a furry one!
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Lol, yes I would have too!
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Ahh i love the imagery here Chris…😊😊
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Thanks, Mich. I’m pleased you liked it! 😊
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A vivid image painted by your words Chris! The nature is ruthless and unforgiving! Thanks a lot for joining in.
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The peaceful image hides the carnage! Thanks for sharing, too.
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I got the point. The idyllic scene hides something not pleasant.
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Sorry to have spoilt the tranquil atmosphere of your pretty prompt pic! 😉😁
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Haha! No worries Chris. You never know what the reality is.
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I love this, you’ve captured the snap of hungry jaws perfectly.
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Thanks, Deb! Nature red in tooth and claw.
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Truthfully, Nature is beautiful and raw! Nice one, Chris. 👍🤗💖
PS: did you know that in Berlin there is a river named Spree? 😉
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Thanks, Aladin 🙂 I have a vague recollection about the R. Spree in central Berlin, but I’ve no idea why!
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Might you have been there once in your prior life? Who knows. 😉
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Maybe so. Or maybe in a parallel universe. 🤔
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Quite a different take from you Chris. Its like you brought the beneath the tranquil scene, out into the open 🙂
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I may have been watching too many nature programmes on TV!
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Great vivid snapshots that really bring a tranquil scene to life, Chris! ❤
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Not so vivid as yours, Tom.😉 I’d have to work up to that!
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When I saw the title of your post come across my email, I thought the post might be about the Owl-King. I’m very relieved that it’s about the natural order of things instead!
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Hoping to spare innocent lives in the Owl-King story, but you never know…
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And I will just have to wait and see . . . 😉
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up water sons n daughters
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you’ll never know what hit yer!
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she once bragged about the affects she had on men. today she saw me and she ran to the hills. magda lane
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A wonderful glimpse into the eat or be eaten natural world. Well done, Chris.
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Thanks very much, Mason!
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You’re welcome.
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This poem is excellent with it’s cycle of natural life.
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Thanks, Robbie!
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It’s a dangerous place that picturesque view, Chris. I feel full with all that eating going on! (But I could always fit another morsel in!) 🙂
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You never know what might be lurking in a lake! Maybe not just one of those tasty fish. 🙂
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I know… one must always be careful! 🙂
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Quite. Cue music…🦈🦈🦈(they’re supposed to be sharks, apparently)
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They’re cute for sharks. Mind you, I’ve always found sharks cute…
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Awesome take and poem, Chris!
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Thanks very much, Jeff 🙂
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You’re welcome, Chris. Always. 😊
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😁
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You’ve really brought the picture to life! Excellent.
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Thanks very much, Keith!
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Contrasting theme depicted wonderfully. Loved this. 👏👏👏
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Thanks so much, Goutam!
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You are most welcome. 😊
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Wow, Chris! This is superb! Fabulous imagery!
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Thanks very much, Eugenia! I really appreciate your comment 🙂
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That mirror seems still but if one watches closely there is so much action going on. It pays to pay attention! Love all the activity reflected in that still reflection!
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I wonder what lurks beneath the surface? So much story potential in that prompt pic 🙂
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Appreciate your imagery, Chris!❣️
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Thanks very much, Jane! 😊
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My pleasure, Chris!😊
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Very nice 👍🙂
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Thank you!
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[…] Chris Hall; Killing spree […]
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Great poem, Chris!
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Thanks for your support, Susan 😊
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