It's
a shame to be misunderstood―
humble
unkissed smile,
penchant
for wearing black and white,
too
often mistaken for skunk.
He's
not annoying in the least,
in
fact, badgering is welcome―
the
fondness for nocturnal burrowing
most
attractive.
Just
because he says he hates society,
doesn't
mean he wants to be shunned,
considered
vermin,
like
his crazed weasel cousin.
That
world-weary cynicism
is
only a form of charming self-defense―
he
simply enjoys romantic places,
and
can see best at night.
tk/April 2013
Thanks to the talented R.A.D. Stainforth for reading this poem.
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| illustration by Helen Ward |
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ReplyDeleteHow fun! What personality it gives the pic! It's like an insight into a whole other world. Wish I could see more of it!
ReplyDeleteCute... love the tone in this, Tess.
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ReplyDeleteWe all have had to cope with a "crazed weasel cousin"....that line binds us to your burrowing badger. I really enjoyed this...Thank you, Tess & Stainforth.
ReplyDeleteAnd how did you know that the Badger is one of my favourite creatures?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the softness of your poem
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you chose the softer side of an animal that becomes very aggressive when cornered. Ah, Tess, I think you always see the side of beauty. Your writing always holds such emotion.
ReplyDeletedarling peek into a badger! Have a great week Tess- and thinks again!
ReplyDeleteburrowing and badgering is great together! thanks.
ReplyDeleteAh, how the world sees others, or not at all. Great depth to this.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I am fond of the whole crew.
ReplyDeleteNimble and wise; not all that far from "expert."
ReplyDeleteThis fellow is quite likable ... you've made him so.
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wonderful lines...
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badger's just want to be loved.
ReplyDeleteNot only do they want to be loved . . it's said they can run backwards as fast as forwards. Now that's a useful talent, not half!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a few people I know!
ReplyDeleteTrue what you say...they only come out at night! Fair warning...
ReplyDeleteJust because he says he hates society,
ReplyDeletedoesn't mean he wants to be shunned
There's a introvert for you. lol
Very well written from the prompt. I liked this.
ReplyDeleteWonderful,playful, deep and true..or at least I believe so, convinced as I am by your words..!
ReplyDeleteTess your affinity and deep connection to the creatures of the dark shines out and is a credit to you !
ReplyDeletePoor badger, so misunderstood! ;-)
ReplyDeleteTess,
ReplyDelete"he simply enjoys romantic places,and can see best at night"
I know some people like that.
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There's layers of meaning in this one.
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I love 'badgering'. This poem was so much fun to read, Tess!
ReplyDeleteAh, the noble badger. Nice!
ReplyDeleteI know a few badgers but they're not nearly as nice in human form!
ReplyDeleteThis is cute!
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