Another Day Safe From the Harvester's Jaws

Out of the burrows and hedges and dreys Heads began bobbing and eyes were agaze. Rumours were twittered and grunted and squealed: ‘The combine is coming to harvest the field!’ The moles and the voles and the rabbits and hares All hurried and scurried and scattered in pairs. The hedgehogs and ladybirds, pheasants and shrews Did all that they could to distribute the news. Then all made a dash for old wise badger’s sett; The only safe refuge in face of the threat. There, in the deep hollow they felt the vibration They shivered and shuddered in great trepidation. The thrumming and thundering monster machine Soon passed overhead... and then all was serene. And out of the hollow came heads, tails and paws Another day safe from the harvester’s jaws! Most recently entered into 'Your Best Rhyme Poem That Is Trophy Worthy Contest 3 Poetry Contest' sponsored by Tania Kitchin - 05.10.19 I chose this poem because not only is it one of my personal favourites, but to this day, I've no idea where all these little creatures came from! Written early on in my poetic endeavours, it made me appreciate fully the amazing powers of the imagination! 'A rattling rhyme contest' sponsored by Nina Parmenter 12/08/18 04/12/18 'I cannot believe I wrote that Poetry contest' : sponsored by Nina Parmenter Your Choice,Any Form,Any Theme Poetry Contest : sponsored by Brian Strand