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Originally published: 26th August 2020

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This poem was given an Honourable Mention in Brian Strand's "STRAND'S COMPLETELY NEW" (27) Poetry Contest.

they look to the meadows near hedgerows for housing using nature's resources in every green space. they grunt when they eat eggs, fish, fruit and mushrooms and then sleep 'forever' curled up in their place. they wander and forage hanging out in the garden taking care of the pests without bother or fuss. they're life's spiny creatures who live for the night-time.. Yes, it's crazy what hedgehogs really think about us!

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Brian Strand

Date: 9/29/2021 6:50:00 AM

Have not noticed any lately Gary

Gary Radice
Date: 9/29/2021 7:02:00 AM

We have friends who have a family of them who visit for the food they put out each night. I must admit I didn't realise that they moved so quick. Cheers - Gary

Christopher Grieves

Date: 5/23/2021 12:36:00 AM

I love this! I have a friend at work who is hedgehog crazy. The other day he had a phone call from HM Prison.. they found a hedgehog in the yard and didn't know what to do.. He is a member of a Hegdehog Rescue charity in Warrington, so in essence, he helped brake a hedgehog out of prison. He'll love this poem.

Gary Radice
Date: 5/23/2021 1:46:00 AM

Hi Christopher - I'm glad you like the poem and hope your mate does too. I'm just trying to work out how the hedgehog got into the prison yard in the first place! :) There must be a small hole somewhere :) Thanks for your comments. Cheers - Gary

Old buck

Date: 11/27/2020 12:13:00 PM

Gary: They must make good pets. We have at least 4 breeders here in Iowa. Thanks for bringing them to our attention by sharing your work with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Gary Radice
Date: 11/27/2020 12:41:00 PM

Hi Old buck. I love hedgehogs. As far as I'm aware the European Hedgehog is not for keeping in close captivity but are regarded as welcome visitors to gardens. If you see one during daytime, chances are they are ill. They love catfood! :) I turned the tables in the poem and had them listing what they thought of us humans. :) Cheers - Gary.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/11/2020 11:48:00 AM

Hi Gary: Hedgehogs rate high on the cuteness factor and your poem has portrayed them so well. Glad I popped in for a read. Our equivalent in Australia is the spiny anteater a kind of a rustic cousin. I live in the US now and there are no hedgehogs here. Cheers. SuZ

Gary Radice
Date: 10/11/2020 1:50:00 PM

Hi Suzanne! Thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comments. I wasn't aware that USA has no wild hedgehogs - You learn so much here on Poetry Soup :) Cheers - Gary

David Kavanagh

Date: 9/23/2020 2:35:00 AM

Hi Gary, a delight to read was wondering how you where going to end it, but you certainly nailed this to perfection cheers David

Gary Radice
Date: 9/23/2020 3:58:00 AM

Thanks David. Your comments are appreciated. I'll be honest and say the thinking behind this one took longer than the actual writing of it. :) Cheers - Gary

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2020 2:56:00 PM

this is very cute. I liked it a lot. and congrats on the HM

Gary Radice
Date: 9/16/2020 2:03:00 AM

Thanks Andrea! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/11/2020 6:35:00 AM

Cute little guys.

Gary Radice
Date: 9/11/2020 9:30:00 AM

Agreed Richard. Thanks for reading.

Bryan Norton

Date: 9/7/2020 6:08:00 AM

Gary, I must apologize to you. I only scrolled down far enough to insert my comment. I can't believe how similar my comment is to Sam's. So it must be true!

Gary Radice
Date: 9/7/2020 8:04:00 AM

Hi Bryan! Thanks so much for your comments. I wanted to attempt a poem suitable for children and adults too and this was the result! I'm really happy it's gone down well. Cheers - Gary

Bryan Norton

Date: 9/7/2020 6:03:00 AM

Delightful, Gary. I love hedgehogs. You apply the appropriate degree of whimsy to the subject, and make us love hedgehogs even more.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/27/2020 12:39:00 PM

I love hedgehogs! Now I know what wonderful useful things they do in nature, love them even more! And I love that whimsical ending my friend. Did I say love too many times? Oh well - love it! A fav. Thanks for sharing your love of these truly delightful little creatures! Congratulations!

Gary Radice
Date: 8/27/2020 1:38:00 PM

Sam - Thank you so much for the fav. :) I love hedgehogs. I have learnt that If ever you see them during the day it's usually a sign they are ill.Anyone reading this: if you do see them in the daytime they love catfood and milk is bad for them. Thanks again Sam! Cheers - Gary

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/26/2020 6:10:00 PM

I love the ending. I read it too quickly but reread it and laughed.

Gary Radice
Date: 8/27/2020 12:34:00 AM

Thank you Caren! I wrote it in a way that encourages a second reading. :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/26/2020 9:08:00 AM

Enjoyed it

Gary Radice
Date: 8/26/2020 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Arturo. :)

Francine Roberts

Date: 8/26/2020 8:45:00 AM

love it

Gary Radice
Date: 8/26/2020 8:59:00 AM

Thank you Francine :)

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2020 8:38:00 AM

Great creatures and protected here in the UK.. Great poem, always love how you format your poems.

Gary Radice
Date: 8/26/2020 9:02:00 AM

Thanks Silent One! Yes, from this UK hedgehog lover to another :) I totally agree with you about their 'greatness'. I appreciate your comment about the format too. Cheers!