Rabbit Legs

By Richard L. Provencher

Fri, 20 Dec 2013
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chase life in the moonlight

and rush against the chill

of evening trails

leaving smudges in the snow

 

he is very brave this one

and not above showing off

in days of sun –

likes to frolic while

other creatures prefer hiding

in deeper woods,

 

unafraid to show a flash of white

among tiers of snow.

 

 

Certificate U
Poem
Poetry - For All Reasons
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Bee on

At the start, I'm thinking - what lovely words, but by the end of just these few words, I'm thinking - oh no, he'll get shot, or something; I'd grown so fond. 

Nice poem.

Bee

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you, Bee. Fooled you, eh? It is fun observing rabbits in the night, their flash of white in the moonlight with definite ideas on where they are going, simply having fun thinking no one is around, except us voyeurs.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by maisie on

yeah, i feel its slightly wordy.  If you were brave enough to reduce it (minimilize) it might well have

more kick to them legs:)

 

maisie angel Guess what?  I'm still alive!

Submitted by maisie on

yeah, i feel its slightly wordy.  If you were brave enough to reduce it (minimilize) it might well have

more kick to them legs:)

 

maisie angel Guess what?  I'm still alive!

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Richard,

this was such a picturesque poem...like watching a wildlife programme on the tv.  I really enjoyed reading and thank you for sharing.

Seasons Greetings to you and yours and much Health and Happiness in the New Year.

Best wishes.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Your observations and encouraging comments have always been appreciated, Jenny. Your own writing is superb. This jackrabbit deserves to have a leading role under the moonlit night -- a creature of the night without much attention given. I believe all creatures can provide so many opportunities and new subject material for writers to focus on, in a semi-serious manner. By the way, I keep seeing "follow me" on your listed work. What does that mean, and how do I get one too? Since coming back to ABC after a hiatus of six months, I am enjoying learning more about the wonderful changes to this site. Happy New Year! Richard LP

Richard L. Provencher