she’s a beautiful girl
she’s in her prime
and now she has two youngsters
they are bold and fun, and running around
but she keeps one eye on the boisterous wee boys
and the other in the distance
but all is fine just now
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Image credit: Johan Siggesson @Unsplash
This image shows a lioness with two cubs standing in long grasses. The lioness is looking to her left with narrowed eyes.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #301 photo prompt.
luna's on line 
Prime and Proud, she is, for sure. 😉🥰👍❤️
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Yep, absolutely!💛😊🐾
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In a few words you captured her beauty and fearlessness as she guides her cubs, always hyper alert. Bravo Chris!
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Aww, thanks so much, Darnell. 😊
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Uh oh… what’s that one up to? 😉
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Laughing… those little cubs – always busy!
Thanks, David.
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Doing what any good mom would do. A lovely take Chris. Thanks for joining in.
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I loved this one, Sadje! Perfect for a Monday. Great photo!
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Thank you so much Chris
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Excellent take Chris! 🙂 wonderful!
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Thanks so much, Carol! 😊
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mother cat
and proud at that
nala or elsa
no lion
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Aww, I know both of those!
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A proud and caring mother, with her two cubs, always on the lookout, …. you’ve described the photo to perfection Chris, … 💙
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Just a lovely photo… I had to write that! Thanks so much, Penn. 😊
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Lines about felines — excellent, Chris!
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Big cats, little cats, and those in the middle – love them all.
Thanks, Dave – and Misty!
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You captured this image beautifully with your words Chris ❤️
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Aww, thanks so much, Ange! 😊
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You are welcome
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Wow, gorgeous! Very nicely done, Ange.💛- from your Six😉
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Thank you Chris 🙏🏼
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nice👍
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Such a responsibility for a mother lioness!
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Very much so! Thanks for that, Jacqui.
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Motherhood sends a universal message – Keep an eye on them. Beautifully articulated, Chris.
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Aww, thanks so much, Balroop!
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Perfect!
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Thanks, Violet.
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I particularly like that last line. It’s perfect.
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Glad that you liked that, Liz.
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Chris, the rootedness of the present coupled with watching the horizon is beautifully woven! 😍🙏🏻😍
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That’s a lovely thing you said. Thanks so much, Val.😊
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You are welcome Chris!
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Very nice, Chris. A great picture too.
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Almost as good as some of yours, Robbie. I love your fantastic pics about wildlife!
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Thank you, Chris. I’m pleased to hear that.
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Story of a responsible mother. Lovely poem, Chris.
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Aww, thank you, Indira.💛
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Always nice when we can protect what we love 🙂
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Absolutely! 😊
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[…] Chris; In her prime […]
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