The Small Racoon

The small raccoon

In a sitting position 
His head bowed
On the side of the highway
Gone was the creatures life
He wandered away for just a moment from mom
Startled by traffic 
Disoriented 
He just ran
Into the moving beasts
Those beautiful, young paws are stilled forever
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 3:24 PM
aww a very touching write, its so sad when you see a little body by the side of the road:-( hugs Jan
Gupta Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 6:04 AM
Oooh, how touching ... terrible reality ...
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