Mr. Cotter

sorenbarrett

 Raised in the hills, self taught hunting skills, dirt poor
Out for game, bringing home dinner his aim, the forest he did explore
Asleep curled in a ball a panther very small. I'll take it home he thought
Grabbing hold he found it to be over a year old, more fight than he sought
He and that panther all over the hill, gathering all his will, he finally won
Bit and clawed head to toe, the community news did grow, until to town he did run
One man joked and being provoked he said "next man speaks will have to put me down"
No longer did they tease, not wanting to displease a man of his renown  
 

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  • David Wakeling

    What a wonderful piece of personal history put to verse.Well done.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you David for the read and most kind words of support. It is most appreciated

    • arqios

      And now Mr. Cotter is immortalised in verse, thanks to you, Soren. 🕊️🙏🏻

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks Cryptic for the read. These bits and pieces from childhood memories surface at times.

      • Salvia.S

        This is truly amazing! Well written!!!

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Salvia for your read and most kind comments they as always are most valued

        • Poetic Licence

          That's a lovely way to remember family history, in the form of poetry that will last forever, enjoyed the read

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Tobani for the review and kind words of support they are always most appreciated

            • Poetic Licence

              You are very welcome

            • Friendship

              The poem "Mr. Cotter" explores themes of resilience, determination, and self-reliance, as illustrated by Mr. Cotter's struggle to tame a wild panther. It highlights the idea that strength and reputation can lead to respect within a community. Your poem aims to illustrate themes of strength, respect, and the individual’s connection to nature, ultimately reflecting on the human spirit's resilience in the face of challenges.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Friendship for your read and interpretation. It is most interesting how life itself is a metaphor and that reality becomes poetry.

              • MendedFences27

                A well told tale, with a message and many inspirations. loved it.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you so much Mended for the read and kind words of support they are appreciated

                • orchidee

                  Good write SB.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much orchi for the read and kind words they are most appreciated

                  • Teddy.15

                    What a magnificent tale of triumph and determination Never judge a book by it's cover sometimes a ladybird is more powerful than a rhino 🌹

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Teddy for the read and kind words they are always appreciated.

                    • Kevin Hulme

                      A Man to be Reckoned with. Good one.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much for your read and comment it means a great deal and is deeply appreciated

                      • RSM0812

                        What a good story written in verse. Enjoyable for so many reasons.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you so much RSM for your kind words of encouragement they are most appreciated

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Fine words of past actions soren.

                          Andy

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much Andy for your encouraging words they are always valued

                          • Tristan Robert Lange

                            Wow! Cool story. Rock on Mr. Cotter! Love this my friend! ❤️🙏

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you Tristan for your read and kind words of encouragement they mean a lot

                              • Tristan Robert Lange

                                You are most welcome, my friend!



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