An Ode to Hunting Dogs

The rolling, hollow, baying sounds cascading from the fen,
'cause there's a bobcat up a tree and the dogs are loose again.
The cat suddenly settles, and the hunting pack goes quiet.
A man whistles to call them, but these rowdy dogs won't buy it.

Like men in a private club, they quietly wait by the tree.
The cat observes his options, wondering how he will get free.
A twig snaps, there's movement. and the dogs return to full bay.
The cat jumps down into the marsh, and finally gets away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 6:18 AM
The bobcat is quite cautious. Fate also was in its favor. Enjoyed this tale of the cat escaping from the pack of hunting dogs
Greenhough Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Thank you.
Springer Avatar
May 12, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Clever poems. And they rhyme!
Greenhough Avatar
May 12, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Thank you. Rhyme helps my thought process.
One Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 10:37 AM
Great storytelling once again and another poem that rhymes and flows so well..
Greenhough Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Thank you for the compliment
Baker Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Very intense confrontation in your poetry, Hilda. Perfect rhyming and an engaging poetry, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Greenhough Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Thank you. Dogs are very interesting.
Wolf Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:06 PM
I really like your simile, "Like men in a private club, they quietly wait by the tree." Wonderful portrayal of those hunting dogs!! ~ Jeeves, the butler
Greenhough Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Thank you. Who is Jeeves?
Jones Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 11:29 PM
Engaging and melodic. Like Ink I am glad the cat got away.
Greenhough Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Thank you for the comment. You sound as though you are also an animal lover.
Empress Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 8:05 AM
This is so deep, cats are so intelligent and quick to sense things, i love the way you’ve written this in such a descriptive manner dear Hilda, beautiful rhymes too, very well crafted. I especially love the ending. Pleasure reading you always. Sending you light always
Greenhough Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Thank you. I agree. It's the chase that counts. Cats should always get away.
Poet Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 5:15 AM
A captivating and masterfully composed piece of poetry, sprinkled with witticisms and culminating in a charming ending, Hilda.
Greenhough Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 5:19 AM
Thank you.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Highly entertaining.
Greenhough Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Thank you.
Turner Avatar
November 15, 2023 at 7:31 PM
Reminds me of coon hunting with a pack of blue tick hounds. I love to listen to them. Its easy to tell when they have one treed. Good stuff, Hilda:)
Greenhough Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 3:55 PM
Hunters are great dogs. They're a little stubborn, but so am I. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
DiMino Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Very exciting write! Well done. Yep, I could see the smart cat, and the yapping dogs. Hear the howls. They would have greatly regretted had the cornered that clawing feline.
Greenhough Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 11:44 PM
Thank you for reading this one. Dogs are close to my heart. Cats, too.
Hinshaw Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 2:05 PM
This one brought a smile to my face, Hilda! Well done! Bob H
Greenhough Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 5:58 PM
Thank you.
Buehler Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 12:28 PM
An interesting, well crafted poem, with traces of humor and a delightful ending. :)
Greenhough Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Thank you.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Considering that it is almost tame, one is glad it escaped. Blessings.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 1:22 AM
No bobcats in Malta.
Greenhough Avatar
November 11, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Bobcats are quite a bit smaller than mountain lions. Possibly they exist in Malta? A bobcat can put up quite a fight. Don't pet them.
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