Sunday, April 28, 2013

Badger



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. 

illustration by Helen Ward 

35 comments:

  1. Everyone want to be known, don't they?

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  2. How fun! What personality it gives the pic! It's like an insight into a whole other world. Wish I could see more of it!

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  3. Cute... love the tone in this, Tess.

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  5. We 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.

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  6. And how did you know that the Badger is one of my favourite creatures?

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  7. I enjoyed the softness of your poem

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  8. Interesting 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.

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  9. darling peek into a badger! Have a great week Tess- and thinks again!

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  10. burrowing and badgering is great together! thanks.

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  11. Ah, how the world sees others, or not at all. Great depth to this.

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  12. Indeed. I am fond of the whole crew.

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  13. Nimble and wise; not all that far from "expert."

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  14. This fellow is quite likable ... you've made him so.

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  15. Ooh,there are layers to this poem . . .

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  17. Not 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!

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  18. Sounds like a few people I know!

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  19. True what you say...they only come out at night! Fair warning...

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  20. Just because he says he hates society,
    doesn't mean he wants to be shunned

    There's a introvert for you. lol

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  21. Very well written from the prompt. I liked this.

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  22. Wonderful,playful, deep and true..or at least I believe so, convinced as I am by your words..!

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  23. Tess your affinity and deep connection to the creatures of the dark shines out and is a credit to you !

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  24. Poor badger, so misunderstood! ;-)

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  25. Tess,
    "he simply enjoys romantic places,and can see best at night"
    I know some people like that.
    rel

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  26. There's layers of meaning in this one.

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  27. I feel like I know him - badgering is so fine.!

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  29. I love 'badgering'. This poem was so much fun to read, Tess!

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  30. Ah, the noble badger. Nice!

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  31. I know a few badgers but they're not nearly as nice in human form!

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