A. Ormulyce Poet Blank verse

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Bear Hunting

The hunter knelt to check the muddy ground.
He was perplexed. The tracks were heading north.
No bears had caves on this slope of the hill.
The quicksands were not very dangerous
but deep enough to block the wild beast.
The seasoned trapper smiled. The frightened bear 
would be an easy prey, an effortless fur.
The huntsman stepped carefully through the scrubland.
He knew the thick bushes and thorny briars
could conceal venomous spiders or deadly snakes.
He was an ace. On the hilltop, the wind,
with fury, made the limbs of scattered trees
wave in a frantic and infernal dance.
The hunter saw the fearless bear — a king
presiding on a rock — staring at him.
He armed his rifle and picked up his cap,
fallen between the perfectly still weeds.
There was no wind. Not even a slight breeze. 
He raised his head and realized with horror
that the dancing branches were the heads of
a hydra. The man tried to catch a knife.
But with his feet no longer on the ground,
he knew he was its helpless prey to strangle.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers February 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM Dear A, You took me on a thrilling journey through the wild, where the hunter's pursuit of a bear becomes a harrowing encounter with the unexpected. The vivid imagery and suspenseful narrative kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The details you included, from the direction of the tracks to the potential dangers lurking in the wilderness, added depth to the atmosphere and heightened the sense of anticipation. The sudden shift from a simple bear hunt to a fight for survival against a mythical creature was unexpected and added an intriguing layer to the story. This gripping tale combines suspense, horror, and mythology elements to create a captivating narrative. - Blessings, Daniel. A. Ormulyce February 23, 2024 at 9:06 PM Thank you so much for this great comment. Glad you enjoyed reading this piece. Blessings too, Alain.