Canadian Standoff Poem by M.J. Lemon

Canadian Standoff

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I caught a raccoon
pawing through the garbage bin
he clocked me staring

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Topic(s) of this poem: staring
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kim Barney 25 April 2026

How did the raccoon standoff turn out? I hear that raccoons taste like chicken...

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Smoky Hoss 17 May 2026

Amazing how connected to nature we are, though seldom realizing it. You realized it!

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M.J. Lemon 26 May 2026

It really is amazing.

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Richard Wlodarski 05 May 2026

M.J., raccoons are very intelligent pests!

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M.J. Lemon 26 May 2026

Extremely intelligent, Richard.

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Rob Lamberton 05 May 2026

We are observant creatures of each other!

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M.J. Lemon 12 May 2026

Extremely observant! Thanks for reading, Rob.

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One of the best haiku poems I have ever read. Superb, superb imagery depicting man vs nature. To my treasures!

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M.J. Lemon 12 May 2026

Rose Marie, thank you so very much.

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Richard Wlodarski 27 April 2026

3) I'll never forget the time when my deceased friend was feeding a raccoon fish and chips on the backyard patio. What a hoot!

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