Polly swung through the forest
of large macadamia trees
drawn by the scent of ripened fruit
She spied a woolly alpaca herd
grazing contentedly with a horse
Buster watched on from a distance
But Polly was blinded by the sun soaked
fields as she was accustomed to the dark
yet the orchard beckoned heavy with fruit
She would have to wait until dark
to scamper across those open fields
to gorge on a gluttonous banquet
Alpacas and horse would by asleep
but Buster might be on alert
so she would need a sprinting spurt!
Polly’s long peep was fruitful!
These are my neighbours on the farm … my photos for those who asked … yes this is where I’ll be living!
Carrot Ranch Challenge, August 9, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes an act of “peering from the woods.” Go where the prompt leads.
I love Alpacas. They are cute animals. In my country they can compete in high jump.
Have a good day!
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wow they must be very well trained then … what is your country?
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Yes indeed. I live in Finland. Here is the link to my short video:
Alpaca high jump competition in Helsinki
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wow thanks for that, I would never have believed it! I found them to be friendly kind creatures … I do miss living in the field of 32 🙂
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Cool new digs. 🙂
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Polly is adorable and I hope gets the nuts! Oh, Kate what a wonderful place to live and already populated. You will be bursting with stories.
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Such an engaging poem, love the pics to. As for Polly she says I’ll-pac-a-ma bags
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I enjoyed this happy and positive poem.
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This is heaven on earth!!!
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OH! What a beautiful place to live, Kate! I’m so happy for you! 🙂
YAY! for Polly! 🙂
HA! all the furry-ones look happy! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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I’m pleased possum’s peeps were fruitful. Great take on the prompt. Those macadamia nuts are just too delicious to resist. You neighbours look friendly. I hope they are!
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Wow – what a beautiful place, Kate. Will have to hunt your blog for more about your journey in finding it…
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Beautiful Kate, all your furry friends are “amazing”
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This looks lovely Kate and such friendly neighbours!
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oh, that handsome Buster…such a beautiful place to call home.
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What a wonderful place to live! 😊
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Nice pics 💕
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Wow Kate…what a lovely place to live….like a little heaven on earth..
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Buster looks so handsome 😀 let’s go for a picnic. Alpaca lunch 😉
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How cool
You get to live here
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