Steely eyes peer out into the light
While the foreign stench of the two-legs hangs heavy.
Tiny, well-tuned ears twitch at each thump
As footfalls reverberate in my sensitive bones.
The loose dirt of the burrow tastes like comfort.
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One of the most explosive packages on the planet.
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Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Comments (10)
haha! This is perfect! I have encountered these darling, terrifying, fuzzy beasts, and you certainly did them justice here. Love this one!
Love that you took on a unique animal perspective for this one! Cleverly wrought, Dana!
This is fun and full of truth. Badgers look like cuddly little beings... but I have seen videos of them being almighty fricking arseholes lol. Well done on this, sir!
That last line is my favourite, don't know why 😁
Furry little lunatic (yes, you). Love it! And no, I wouldn't want to come face-to-face with one.
Such an apt description and placed perfectly within a poem
Awww, that pic is so cute hehehehe. Loved your poem!
I thought that skunks were explosive, but this was fun!
I loved this but the whole time my mind just kept returning to that stupid video "honey badger don't give a shit"... 🤦♀️ This was very well written, though, Dana!! 😊
I have never encountered one, but this is fantastic, Dana!