Archetypical poster
serene north woods scene
moose in lake shallows
munching lush, green grasses
against forested tableau
close by at one side
kayaker in red
idling on placid surface
with watchful pleasure
in unsuspecting pose
suddenly the moose
explodes into 3-D action
loping across tall reeds
in pursuit of sweetheart prey
dressed in seductive red
damsel in much distress
swiftly paddles away
to safer, deeper depth
except he swims with ease
closing the distance between
she shifts into frantic gear
skimming across the lake
with steel-trapped, paddling grip
thus rebuffed, the lovesick moose
gives up his quixotic suit
one by one, she uncurls
her oar-locked finger joints
surprise and fear subsiding
she waves to distant mate
he still filming this epic chase.
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