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The Fox

Moonlight glistens on snow and he's stalking, slyly slinking, belly-cresting coverts to the coop. Silence his canopy, hugging the hedgerows to safeguard his cover, there's death in his eyes. Silence is shattered, the virgin snow blood-spattered; no mercy is shown and no quarter given. Silence settles again, he retires, hunger sated; he'll forage again when his craving dictates.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 12/29/2015 8:42:00 PM
Beautifully written, sir. I have written a handful of poems about the fox. There were many in the area where I lived as a boy. They are a beautiful creature. American painter Winslow Homer painted a famous canvas of one. I'm not sure if I posted one of mine? Best to you./ M
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/29/2015 8:49:00 PM
Look it up! I would love the opportunity to review it for you. Thanks for your kind remarks... they are much appreciated! Best wishes, Keith
Date: 12/29/2015 2:52:00 PM
descriptive, stunning piece, keith... i like!..huggs
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Date: 12/29/2015 2:56:00 PM
Thank you my dear! Your continuing encouragement is most gratifying... Best wishes, Keith
Date: 12/29/2015 12:28:00 PM
- The fox is a wonderful animal, and deserves your great poems - I wish you a happy new year, Keith - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/29/2015 2:04:00 PM
Same to you my dear! Thank you for your delightful review... Best wishes, Keith
Date: 12/28/2015 6:21:00 PM
gorgeous language, keith! i love the second verse especially...
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/28/2015 7:00:00 PM
Thanks Ilene... I hope you had a merry Christmas and wish you a safe and prosperous New Year! Best wishes, Keith
Date: 12/28/2015 4:07:00 PM
Very vivid descriptive write Keith with great imagery - we don't have any foxes on our little Island - i really enjoyed your read:-) hugs Jan xx
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 12/28/2015 4:49:00 PM
Thanks Jan! Your kind words are much appreciated. Best wishes, Keith

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