The Hunter's Chase

They came around
and stared you down
the hound dogs took a rest

The barrel's eyes
found their surprise
your speed put to the test

So off you ran 
for safety's sake
spare time you couldn't afford

Before the pack
was on your back 
to claim their day's reward

The sounds of gunshots
and barking dogs
were ringing in your ears

Your instinct cried out 
in your head 
your heart alive with fear

You had to seek
your refuge place
as many times before

And as you did
the hunter's chase
was but in vain once more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gupta Avatar
March 27, 2017 at 10:11 PM
What a smart poem! ... with so tremendous courage did it that made the wild chase in vain ... a nice poem ...
Rodd Avatar
March 27, 2017 at 10:20 PM
Thank you, Probir
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