Bear

sorenbarrett

As ah walked one day, in ma way, a bear ah found
E looked starved, as 'is dinner didn't wish ta be carved, so ah turned around
Ah 'ad no gun so started ta run but knew it couldn't last
One look at me and e could see ah wasn't very fast

Didn't 'ave time, a tree ta climb, ma 'eart began ta pound
In a rush ran through the brush but e was gaining ground
Thought a death, could smell 'is breath almost on top a me
E grabbed ma leg, ah started ta beg, but 'e didn't hear ma plea

Ripping with 'is paw, like a saw, e was all tooth an claw
A terrible fight, oh but how 'e could bite, on ma bones did gnaw
Thought ah was done, the bear 'ad won, but as ya can see
Asked how ah got away, ah have ta say, the bear ate me

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  • Teddy.15

    lol 🀣 wow, your language and imagery is superb although terrifying in the same moment, I wouldn't want to be face by a bear 🐻 that's why I always have honey in my purse. Fabulous creative piece dear sorrenbarret. Ah bet that bear were very appy !

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Teddy Your read is always highly anticipated and appreciated. Yea the bear didn't like the taste of me and said I gave him heart burn and an upset stomach so he just passed me straight on though.

      • Teddy.15

        Some would say the great escape lol I bet you would be quite sweet actually πŸ’™

        • sorenbarrett

          Some say bitter and sour, Igo for salty thanks Teddy

        • Lorenz

          Once in Canada I came across a bear.( About 50 meters away).But it was a peaceful Teddy .I just stopped and let it pass .

          • sorenbarrett

            Yes have seen them too and its okay as long as a car is near but the most terrifying is to see their signs on the trail when you are miles from car or anyone else. Thanks for the read it is always welcome

          • arqios

            Quite a horror this entanglement and one which I could not possibly bear!

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Cryptic appreciate the read just thought that being Halloween a different type of scary story would do. This one of course a tall tale or is it tail

            • Neville


              Yep, it doesn't bear thinking about .. does it .. you can run, climb and try to hide but that bare behind you is gonna tear ya butt write off in the end .. or even before it .. they aint nuthin like they were back in goldilocks .. πŸ»πŸ»β€β„οΈπŸΌπŸ§πŸ‘

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks Neville gotta put a spoof in now and then just to see who is awake out there. Appreciate the read and comment as always

              • Doggerel Dave

                Can hardly bear to half believe, given your biography, Soren, that your story might bear closer inspection….

                • sorenbarrett

                  Just a yarn that I knit but have been spooked a couple of times seeing fresh bear tracks when you are by yourself far in the woods gives one pause. Thanks for the read my friend

                • Kerry

                  It's a real pleasure to discover your poems...and your biography. The only thing I can think of to say is...try riding an ostridge! You'd be surprised haha

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much for the read and comment. Never ridden an ostridge or bull and am a little too old to try now. Appreciate your read

                  • MendedFences27

                    Thank you, Andy

                  • Dan Williams

                    Pretty clever for a consumed soul. Very well done, do I need to add 'as usual'?

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Dan appreciate the review yes it is with such yarns that history is spun.

                    • Thomas W Case

                      What a picture you paint. Great work.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Thomas for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Luckily there are no bears in the UK soren but there is an advert on TV which is relevant.

                        https://youtu.be/5gNT0SWf3Ls?si=12bYltztgpzITwcz

                        Andy

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much Gold for the read and the comment they are valued

                        • Thad Wilk

                          🀣🀣
                          After the first
                          5 lines I couldn't
                          "BEAR IT" 🐻 I had to laugh!
                          πŸ‘‰ (No pun) ,πŸ‘ˆπŸ˜‚
                          Thanks fur sharing my friend!
                          Beast regards ✌️ peace. Thad

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks for the read Thad it is most appreciated



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