For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Hi everyone! I have had frequent encounters with black bears over the years, some very close encounters, a little too close. The picture used above isn’t the best of a black bear. I chased him around the little back yard here trying to get him to turn around, but it didn’t work. He’s only a small bear, perhaps 150 lbs. A side note, stay away from bears, even small bears can be dangerous. The picture is from last year. Anyway, I realized that I have never written a poem about bears before. So, here goes with my first attempt. I hope you will enjoy.
Black Bear
Looking in the window at me,
A great big head, black and furry.
Something like that sure gives a fright,
Really it can, if day or night.
But when I go outside and see,
A big black bear looking at me,
Something like that can cause a scare,
And maybe give a bad nightmare!
Then quickly I do get away,
With that bear it’s not good to stay.
But when I’m safe, I like to see
These big black bears, alive and free.
Amazing animals, yes they are,
But best to view them from afar.
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
I’ve had several encounters too. They are beautiful in person though.
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Yes indeed, they sure are, very impressive animals! Thanks for stopping by Vivian!😀😺🐻
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😸🐱😊
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So true!
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Thanks for reading Laura!😀😺🐻
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My pleasure!
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*faints* *dies*
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Thanks for reading Lydia, much appreciated!😃😺🐻
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Uhhh yeah! No problem! 😉 😉
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Do you see garden snails in South Carolina ?
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I haven’t. They might be here though.
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Lovely poem! Bears are beautiful but definitely dangerous. I hope I never get to find out! I’ve only seen one here in our area. It was within the city limits! Not right in town, but close. On the side of the road/just inside someone’s yard. Thank goodness I was in a vehicle. I think it may have passed on through our town or might have been relocated? I don’t really know…A very rare sight here though!
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Thanks so much Renee! Here bears are right in town all the time. Restaurants and hotels always have signs up warning people about bears coming around, especially in evenings. But they can come around any time of day in the fall, always looking for food. That picture of mine was at 2 pm. Have a great day!😃😺🍁🍂🐻
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✍️Hey Steve! indeed… it’s best to stay far from beer … They are beautiful cute and fluffy but no definitely not a pet animal to fall in love😉.. Nice poem steve✨✍️
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Hi Simon! Yes indeed, best to stay far away from bears. I don’t seem to listen to my advice though.😂📷 Thanks for reading, enjoy your evening!😀😺🐻
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u don’t listen to you 😁 It’s ok, most of us don’t do. 😂😂
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Yep, I’m a terrible person for sure, not listening to myself.😂😂😹
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you are not alone 😁 i wouldve not broken my leg a month ago and my phone yesterday if i listened to me 😁😁.. Let’s have fun with this 😉
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You broke your phone? Simon!😁 You’re starting to sound like me now!!😂😂🐻
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ha ha ha Steve😂😂😂 i’ll make a post about it very soon… it was a lot for this month, no idea why its happening 😁 accidentally tried to break a 15 year old pot today.. Tat was close… Have a good day Steve🤗
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Wow, I must be having an influence on you!😂😂 Of course, it does give something different to write about!😀✍ Take care Simon!😁
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oh yes, Steve u d one having influence in making this one.. wil tag u once done 😉👍 U too Take care Steve🤗✍️ have a nice day…
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Hey Steve! Hope you dont mind making a positive post.. ive nominated you…🥰
https://penonsite.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/pop-of-positivity/
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I’m always ready!😀✍ Hey, are you saying my posts are not positive??😂😂😹😹Just joking!😄
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No I’m not 😄 you are always positive and that’s the reason i tag you here ✨👍😉
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Happy to view bears – cute though they are – from a goodly distance, snd downwind.
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A smart way to do things Sheree! Thanks for reading, have a great day!😃😺🐻
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I have never seen bears where I live but I have see monkeys of the smaller size while visiting the equatorial country of Malaysia …Monkeys live in the places close to the equator usually …I have seen a camal in person while visting United Arab Emirates …
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I have only seen monkeys in a zoo once, never seen a camel. Thanks for taking the time to read today! I hope you are having a wonderful day.
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Hey I like your poem. It’s sweet and rhythmic. And of course you are right. Bears can be dangerous and I can’t believe you chased it around and were close to one. I had heard a news when a black bear had attacked and maybe eaten a person. That’s why your last line makes all the sense. Btw, I am back after a long long time. I hope you are well!😊
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Hey Ramyani! Nice to see you back again!! Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed my poem. Yes, a lady here was killed by a bear trying to chase it out of her yard. And it wasn’t a large bear, so they are dangerous and best to stay far away from them. After more than 2 weeks I’m still in a lot of pain, but improving every day. I hope you have a wonderful evening! Thanks for stopping by!😃😺🐻
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It’s more scary for me because we here don’t see bears in the yard😅 I am sorry to hear that you are in pain but I am sure you will be alright very soon. Have a wonderful day too! Take care of your health😁❤️
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With bears you don’t try to get close and don’t try to chase them. That’s a good way to get hurt. Thanks Ramyani for being here and giving your support!!😃😺🐻
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❤️😊
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Good afternoon, omg finally, he doesnt look as big as you have told me, or is other one? he look so cute and i want to hug me, i’m not sure he would like it😂
Great poem Steve, should be scary to him at your window, close the curtains😂
He looking at you and you are looking at him😂run Steve run and dont look back😂
Nightmare indeed i can’t believe, i was thinking to hug him😂
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Hi Ilona! I rescued your comment from spam. That little bear is not the big one that comes around, this little one is kind of cute, but still very dangerous.😬 A woman here was killed by a bear recently when she tried to chase it out of her yard.😲😳🐻 It’s best to stay away from them, not like me chasing it around to get a picture!😂📷😲🐻They look cute to hug, but not a good idea to try!😂🐻😳
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Glad you got my comment after all, i see steve, i hope you are feeling better today, stay away form the bears💚
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Feeling a little better but still walking very slow. I just hope I don’t meet a bear on my walk, that would be scary! I will be heading out for my walk soon.😁🌞🚶♂️🐻
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Love your poem, Steve! Bears are cute to look at but they are a wild animal so best beware, ☕️
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Thanks Eugenia! Yes, a lady here was killed trying to chase a bear from her yard just recently. It’s best to keep a safe distance! Have a great day!😃😺🐻
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Oh, no! How sad!
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Yes, and it shows how careful we need to be. These are beautiful animals but powerful and wild.
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So true! Our little bear returned to the apple trees—broke all the branches. Argh!
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Oh no! Hope the trees will survive. Thanks for reading Nina, much appreciated! Have a great day anyway!😁😸🍁🍂
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