Rutting Buck
A rutting buck can mean danger
When he’s about your place
He challenges all in anger
And chases them away
He runs with his doe
Up and down the woods
The others watch them go
With the match there understood
The times that they rest
Are few and far between
It’s his stamina that she tests
And her tactics keep him lean
The romance is usually over
After several days
In a month they’ll do it over
If again she turns his way
The squirrels all celebrate
When the ruckus is finally through
They chase each other round and round
And do some mating too
- Author: w c ( Offline)
- Published: October 2nd, 2017 00:43
- Category: Nature
- Views: 38
- Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet
Comments5
Never get near a stag in the rutting season, they don't care who they but. Good write.
Thanks Goldfinch! I really appreciate your comment!
This was a delight to read wc. I loved it. Very playful indeed. ; )
Thanks AP! I really didn't know how this poem would be received.
I think the majority of people have a deep fondness for animals. What scares me is the potential hunter who might read this and have a completely different outlook on your poem. But then, I can't picture a hunter actually being on this site, a site for poets. I have a couple of animal related writes that I'd like to post in following up on this post of yours. I feel that more people in the world need to be aware of animal rights and concerns. And like I said in my previous note, I love this write. ; )
Thanks again AP! I look forward to your future writes!
First one is now up for your viewing. ; )
Good write W C.
Thanks O. I really appreciate your comment!
Been there, getting butted is not fun. Great write
Thanks Tony! Beware of goats too. They really like to butt.
Welcome
A fine observation of nature portrayed in this poem, w c. Enjoyed it!
Thank you Louis. I really appreciate your comment.
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