Where the Foxes Wander

Where the Foxes Wander

Through the mist of dandelion seeds
That float across the dew filled field 
The dancing seeds part majestically
The grass bends the stalks do yield

His nose in the air, 
Between the mist of seeds
Eyes darting left and right
Taking in the field of weeds

Stepping forward cautiously 
One step in front of the other
Its then another fox appears 
A vixen with cubs - a mother.

The fox runs forward not looking back
The mother nips at the cubs
They lie still, hidden they think
The fox returns and noses rub.

He leads the way through open space
Fox, vixen, and offspring
To the chicken run next door
But should I do anything?

The large brown hens pecking dirt
The fox his eye on one
The cockerel then starts to crow
The sly fox is now undone.

© GG 17/06/2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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May Avatar
November 7, 2013 at 8:45 AM
well crafted poem Mandy......with a great last line...hugs
Dietrich Avatar
July 30, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Mandy, this is a great little scene you have created here with this poem. I am glad I tracked down a fairly recent one of yours that I had not seen yet.
Posey Avatar
June 21, 2013 at 4:32 AM
A family, with mouths to feed, always gets my support. Chickens beware... The foxes are hungry... Great writing, Mandy.... Jake
Hamilton Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 3:53 AM
I was there Mandy your imagery is spot on for the fox fine pen Shadow x smile
Horsman Avatar
June 17, 2013 at 3:27 PM
very visual, you write these ever so well,
Tacito Avatar
June 17, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Love the setting here! You're quite an atmospheric poet. Excellent!
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