A mix of thoughts, experiences, flash fiction, poetry and humor of Ann Bennett.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Saturday Morning Walk
Loggers at work,
The dogs did not see the bobcat I saw during our morning tromp.
Eight pounds of braun,
Mr. Bo Duke came to my call.
No snack for a displaced cat.
That was my warning to use a little more caution. We have wild hogs, coyotes. A bear makes it out this way every so often. With development, how long we have bears in central GA is numbered. Abeit the bears in Alaska are a greater danger. They say ours aren't as dangerous in that we have a larger food supply.
Our world and that of the displaced animals are starting to blend into one, far too often, with negative consequences for both. I am glad that Mr. Bo Duke is ok. Hope the bobcat stays well, too. Thanks for shining a light on this disturbing trend.
Phew! That would be unnerving. (Up here we worry about bears)
ReplyDeleteThat was my warning to use a little more caution. We have wild hogs, coyotes. A bear makes it out this way every so often. With development, how long we have bears in central GA is numbered. Abeit the bears in Alaska are a greater danger. They say ours aren't as dangerous in that we have a larger food supply.
DeleteLucky for Mr Bo Duke that he had you to look out for him & unlucky for Bob cat:-)
ReplyDeleteEveryone is on a leash until the loggers finish. There are plenty of rabbits. Bobcat shouldn't get hungry even though it was skinny.
DeleteSometimes the save is just a breath away.
ReplyDeleteOur world and that of the displaced animals are starting to blend into one, far too often, with negative consequences for both. I am glad that Mr. Bo Duke is ok. Hope the bobcat stays well, too. Thanks for shining a light on this disturbing trend.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo grateful we don't have 'critters' like that to frighten our dogs. We have the odd dog or two that attacks another, but a bobcat...
ReplyDeleteToo close for comfort! Bobcats are not to be messed with!
ReplyDeleteBobcats are cool, but I agree it would be unnerving to meet one face-to-face!
ReplyDeleteNow that is what I call scary!
ReplyDeleteA cougar attacked a friend of mine's dog a couple years ago-and amazingly, the dog survived!
Glad you avoided a duel. Great entry.
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