Author: Frank Wouters
Image: A regal specimen (here)
Theme: Animals - M for Markhor
its unique shape as an obvious attraction
a pair of spectacular spiraling horns
enduring goat on the ledge of mountains
sprightly, agile with quick movements
to the big male species, there are reasons
of practical uses for their crowning glory
fighting for females during the mating season.
to removing of the bark from a tree
it also serves as a historical record
there are rings on it like that of a tree
indicative of how old is its lot
fascinating specimen regal in its beauty
Gor A to Z Challenge - M
Anmol's (HA) at Real Toad's - tuesday platform
Image: A regal specimen (here)
Theme: Animals - M for Markhor
its unique shape as an obvious attraction
a pair of spectacular spiraling horns
enduring goat on the ledge of mountains
sprightly, agile with quick movements
to the big male species, there are reasons
of practical uses for their crowning glory
fighting for females during the mating season.
to removing of the bark from a tree
it also serves as a historical record
there are rings on it like that of a tree
indicative of how old is its lot
fascinating specimen regal in its beauty
Gor A to Z Challenge - M
Anmol's (HA) at Real Toad's - tuesday platform
Indeed a regal specimen, one I never heard of before.
ReplyDeleteYour photo suggests you are standing at a safe distance today. My prayers are that all in Paris stay safe.
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(AtoZ Theme: very short stories/various genres)
M is for: Maniwaki Wild Rice Harvest
You define this regal beauty in a lovely manner. This certainly made me wonder: "there are rings on it like that of a tree/indicative of how old is its lot".
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me how they can keep their footing on the sheerest sides of cliffs, seemingly impossible.
ReplyDeleteThis is not in the prompt for today at Real Toads so I cannot comment on it.
ReplyDeleteApologies Toni Ma'am
DeleteHank had made amends with another 'kaykuala (prompt inspired) poem
Hank
Amazing animals so aptly, poetically described
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing creature, Hank, and the horns have a beauty all of their own. I love that they serve as a historical record with rings like that of a tree! You've captured the animal's majesty, indeed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid and amazing creature.
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