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 white snow is blood-spattered;
no mercy is shown,
no quarter is given.

Silence settles again,
he retires, hunger sated,
he'll forage again as 
his craving dictates.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Emu Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 8:37 PM
A most devious creature, full of wile and cunning. They are the ultimate survivors. Great write Keith.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 10:42 AM
Thanks Craig... inspired by the D.H. Lawrence short story, The Fox, and the movie. Both highly recommended! Best wishes, Keith
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