Heinous

The manor destroys the wandering fox
Extinction bound when silence of the vox,
To hear the hounds bay the din of the thrill
The merriment of those fond of the kill.

 © Harry J Horsman 2022

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Bill Baker

May 10, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Nice entry for the contest, Harry. Good luck! Bill

Paula Goldsmith

May 9, 2022 at 1:31 PM

A good write. Good Luck. Have a blessed day writing away..........

I Am Anaya

May 5, 2022 at 10:49 AM

Cayotes, run free down our streets, I can hear the screams of their prey. A win! Good luck. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Kim Rodrigues

May 3, 2022 at 11:56 AM

And why do humans love the hunt…our animal instinct to catch what is beautiful, to destroy, to cover ourselves in wonderfur. Poor foxes.

Mystic Rose Rose

May 3, 2022 at 4:12 AM

It takes cruel twist to kill an in cold blood. They are such beautiful creatures, thank you for sharing your skillfully written poem today Harry, winning wishes :)

Sara Kendrick

May 2, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. I wonder did the hounds kill the prey? I enjoyed reading your work. Your visits livened up my pages. Sara

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

May 1, 2022 at 11:36 PM

wow, well done. xx

Anne E Sangster - K

May 1, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Yes it's heartbreaking that there are people who kill just for sport. So many species have been senselessly wiped out. Well written Harry. Good luck in the competition. Cheers my friend :-)

Judy Ball

May 1, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Hunting just for the thrill of the kill is horrible. I believe hunting to supply food for your table is one thing but just to kill something is a sin in the eyes of God Almighty. Good stuff here my friend. God Bless, JB

Demetrios Trifiatis

May 1, 2022 at 3:11 AM

Deep thoughts, masterfully expressed, dearest Harry! Blessings!

Mike Gentile

April 30, 2022 at 6:19 AM

I'll never understand it! You crafted your lines so very well Harry, they were transcendent! Happy Saturday!!

Bj Legros Kelley

April 29, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Oh, this sent a horror through my heart. Very terrifying and sad, poor fox.

Sotto Poet

April 29, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Your words give me a shiver and pull at the deepest part of my soul, Harry. An outburst of rage against the slaughter of wild animals, delivered with conviction. Greatly done

Anil Deo

April 29, 2022 at 3:29 AM

Kudos, Harry H. Once again, your poems covers an expanse of Time & periods. Manners & manors change ... Except the killing "instinct." Shalom shalom Sir

Panagiota Romios

April 28, 2022 at 10:41 PM

Good luck on a terrific poem, Pangie

The Situation

April 28, 2022 at 4:54 PM

I wonder, have they came up with a game you can play on your phone like the Fox hunt?

Brandy Nicole

April 28, 2022 at 11:27 AM

Those that kill an animal for enjoyment, have no conscience. No heart. It is very wrong indeed. Your thoughts bring a chill and tug at my heart so deeply. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy

Valsa George

April 28, 2022 at 2:57 AM

A powerful expression of indignation over the act of killing of wild animals. Many of them are on the verge of extinction. Well done harry !

Vijay Pandit

April 27, 2022 at 11:53 AM

Heinous indeed! Powerfully expressed, Harry. Killing can never be a thrill or merriment--but it is for some.

Tom Cunningham

April 27, 2022 at 10:24 AM

Sport of the hooray Henry's, wot wot wot. Killing animals for sport is a no no in my book. Don't start me on trophy hunters, killing a lion from mile away, grrrrr. Good luck in the contest Harry. Tom

Evelyn Judy Buehler

April 27, 2022 at 9:57 AM

This gripping poem is an impressive entry indeed. Best of wishes for the contest, Evelyn

Jennifer Proxenos

April 27, 2022 at 9:43 AM

Heinous it is, was and will be and the affluent do it merely for the thrill of the chase and the game, and as you say to hear the hounds bay is music to their ears! Well said and penned my friend., Hugs, blessings, Jennifer

Joe Maverick

April 28, 2022 at 10:59 AM

The affluent do merely for The thrill, such words do Engender in me a chill..' I don't suppose all affluent Are so, but it hearkens my thought to the scamdemic And arouses my indignation on both fronts Well commented Jennifer.'