Close Encounter With Humankind Pt2

The three coyotes 
Watched this all unfold
Waiting for Sam to disappear

They knew they had a half 
An hour 
Before the OSP would appear

They pounced on Maria
Snarling hungry scarfing her 
Drinking up her fresh blood

Ripping her Up for dinner,
Enjoying their unexpected 
venison feast.

Jason the head coyote,
told the others 

“Well, Sam might be a good guy,
For a human.
Tried to do the right thing,

But he killed her 
And she died 
For us to enjoy dinner.

Such is the way
Of the world
My brothers.

But he did us a favor
Maria is fresh meat
And we will feast well 
Tonight, my brothers.

We will eat her up
But leave some 
For our brothers,

The vultures,
Who are circling above 
Patiently waiting 
Their turn to have dinner.”

The OSP came 
In due course
Saw the vultures
Finishing their dinner
Chased them off

Heard the contended  coyotes
Howling at the moon

They called Sam Adams up
Said there was nothing 
They could do
But let nature 
Take its course.

Thus ended Maria’s 
Close encounter
With humankind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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