What Did I Ever Do To You

There are many things that are caught by the naked eye
They could be weird or strange or even crazy things that'll make you cry

Think my strangest encounter thus far
Was a little skunk caught in a snare from my car

In underbrush and weeds so high
Heard it's whimpers then saw it's final sigh

Razor edges wrapped around its head
For sure I thought it was dead

As I moved in closer to take a peek
Its hind back arched and sprayed oh how it reeked

Poor little guy I could do nothing for
Except call D.N.R and cry once more

As they placed it in a steel cage
Heard the officer say it was that of young age

When do you think one will learn
Gods creatures did nothing in return
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Congratulations for your win in the contest, Katherine, about this poor little skunk. Luv andrea
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May 11, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Congrats Katherine on your winning poem in Amy's contest with this great account of strange happenings... enjoy another great win too...luv.. Linda-Marie..
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May 3, 2010 at 6:47 PM
The poor thing tried to defend itself the only way it could. Hope this story had a happy ending....thank you Katherine for stopping by...Margaret
La France Avatar
May 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM
This made me cry, you have a kind heart, dear one, remember, the verse, All Creatures Great and Small, this is outstanding, best of luck in the contest, a winner for me, no matter... love constance
Kendrick Avatar
May 1, 2010 at 5:20 AM
That was sad but funny also ...Well, was it alive or dead? If dead why put it in a steel cage? But it seemed that it might be dead...Interesting happening in your life...Sara
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