Image: The Hare and the Crow (here)
to the stars the moon a relenting matriarch
to welcome the day's end for space above
stragglers hurrying home before it got dark
into the arms of those whom they loved
the hare frantic in its desire to be home with ease
avoiding along the way whatever forms of distractions
still smarting from the debacle with the tortoise
not to engage the crow and with no compunction
out for some mischief and some unrehearsed fun
the crow contended a hunting party was behind
flying overhead and taunting for a faster run
harassing and gleefully enjoying such pranks
in its haste it missed a step and landed in water
crocodile-infested untimely reversal of fortunes
its fate sealed despite just foolery and light banter
no bad intentions but still paid for the importunes
Carrie's Sunday Muse #24
Sometimes things may sound and look better than they really are. A twist of fate none wants.
ReplyDeleteLoved the playful journey throughout the lines.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Hank! It is like a story book.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful and insightful journey you have captured here in the picture Hank. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteLoved this :) You captured the sense of flow in the image and the snap at the end was surprising.
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