My Encounter.
I met, yesterday, a miniscule bubble of spirit
bumbling across my path,
a bundle of shrew-fur no bigger than a small
human thumb gladly
enjoying a trip from perhaps some out-grown
nest, a miniature burst
of living-soul bent on scenting new adventure.
No doubt out on a first
spree his rank curiosity rendered him fearless
of a giant like me
so I was ignored as he for one moment gloried
in scuttling along,
discovering feet got wet in puddles, pink nose
at strange odours puckered
as whiskering each leaf he patted green stalks
of exciting sea-grass until
shivering stopped him from more distraction.
The tiniest mouse doing what
any young offspring attempts when exploring
fresh paths ran skittish riot
and I thought with a grin if mice-life can laugh
as his tongue up-tilted to try
nibbling my bag that I saw him doing just that.
Looking at autumn storm-clouds
on the horizon and fast approaching I, wishing
him well had to hurry on
home while as he scurried at last down a hole
I know I will ever remember
my encounter with that tiny adventurous scrap.
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Fay Slimm. (
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A lovely write Fay. I see squirrels and some wild bunnies in some woodland/country walks.
Yes all wild creatures are worthy of our interest in their well-being Orchi - -- so pleased you enjoyed reading about my little encounter
Isn't nature awesome! I love to watch the animals. Great write and thanks for sharing. It's their world too
It surely is their world too my dear friend - wild creatures however small can teach us much.
It is so wonderful to watch wildlife, especially the tiny ones scuttling around.
I agree Goldie - there is nothing better than to spend a few moments watching the antics of wild creatures.
Odd how we have to do so much growing ourselves before we start to really 'see' and appreciate the beauty that is all around us.
Plain to see, from your writing, that you 'see' appreciate and enjoy our planet.
You create a lovely mind picture/story here. Taking time to aside from your days intent, this tiny wonder refreshes the joy of life itself. Lovely to read.
How lovely to read your thoughts on the beauty around us dear friend and how much joy we can receive by giving a few moments to watching nature. Thank you indeed for your visit and pleased you enjoyed reading of my short encounter with a tiny mouse.
I love watching God creations,I find them very beautiful regardless of what or who they are.
Yes I agree there is so much to uplift us by watching the creations around us in nature. We are so blessed when we give a short time to noting even the smallest of life coping with challenges of survival - - thank you so much for your encouraging comment.
This is so cute. I recently had a similar experience with a baby deer. I love nature babies. Great write Ms Fay! Thank you for sharing your 'meet and greet'.
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