Scott Thirtyseven Poet Light Verse

The Carnivores Nextdoor

The Carnivores Next Door

rate the worth and pleasure
	of their morning 
by the number of shattered lives
	they return home dragging

at times there’s broad smiles
	and load boasting
gathered friends
	who lend to the barbarism
their congenial
	conspiratorial toasting

revelling in the blood and sinews
	of the fallen
avoiding non-biodegradable packing
	and energy absorbing refrigeration
artificial colours
	and chemical preservation

the carnivores next door
	eating their conservation

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Lindsay Laurie June 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM Hello Scott … I find it hard to understand how killing with bullets is a skill, but perhaps it’s different if the kill is eaten. I find wild duck shooting as unnecessary and destructive of all - thanks Scott - Lindsay

Joe Maverick June 12, 2021 at 2:37 PM Well I suppose there are such as those Everywhere Scott, quite a riddle life I knew of Two such men, one now dead it turned out he Was an evil one though' and yet I know other Hunters who are different, yet the son surviving Him is well.. I shall wait to see but I Don't think It will end well.' Anyway the write got me Thinking yearx back' well wrote Scott'

Andrea Dietrich February 3, 2018 at 7:51 PM Hi, Scott, thanks for paying me a visit. I bought four books with my prize money, so thanks for reminding me of that. I need to tell the judge of that contest how I spent my gift!!

Rob Carmack January 25, 2018 at 10:26 PM "eating their conservation" perfect ending. I like how this was written.

David Smith January 2, 2018 at 1:32 AM Still digesting this one. You have challenged me a bit here, though think I get it. Like your build up and writing style. Maybe too much festive food slowing me down. Can you give me summary in your reply, as I want to do justice to this well penned piece. Best regards David in NZ

Eve Roper December 17, 2017 at 10:14 AM The taste of addiction hard to give up my friend , nicely done Hugs eve

Silent One December 13, 2017 at 1:27 PM Damn, sad reality of life my friend..

Richard Lamoureux December 12, 2017 at 7:32 PM One of the best I have read today. Bravo Scott!

Demetrios Trifiatis December 12, 2017 at 7:47 AM The whole world has become prey to these carnivorous barbarians my friend, Scott and they will not stop until the devour all remaining decency I am afraid! Superb!

Andrea Dietrich December 10, 2017 at 8:25 PM very tongue in cheek, Scott. I love this. Good to see a new post of yours up.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 10, 2017 at 7:22 AM - A wonderful write, Scott ... love ending lines - Well done - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman December 7, 2017 at 8:53 AM Oh you tell, of what the human race is becoming, it all starts next door, before spreading across the realms of decency. this is my view of this wonder you present to soup today...love it...