Harvest Mouse

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sat, 02 Jul 2022
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15 comments
 

Within fields of wheat,

corn and barley; there's

hushed efficiency, seeds

shall be gathered and

consumed;

 

sometimes emerging in

daytime's summer heat,

scattering among husks

rising; glint of golden

welcome,

 

as quivering whiskers

together with bolder

brighter eyes, these

seekers silently

advance; nothing

fazes them:

 

little creatures prepared

for action, especially

when void of space

darkens...not that

mousy declares any

opinions,

 

too busy devouring

kernels; getting to

heart of the matter,

supplying hunger.

 

Even crescent moon

has no place as this

tiny character climbs

her umpteenth stalk,

so slight she can

balance on heads of

wheat.

 

Her babies innocently

wait, as I focus my

attention on respect

for all preservation;

especially the lively

Harvest Mouse.

 

Pixabay free image.

 

Amazing video.

Watch these little characters doing what they do best.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L93Yh-Obj8

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Comments

Submitted by marandina on

"as quivering whiskers

together with bolder

brighter eyes, these

seekers silently

advance..."

 

What a charming, lovely image. Adroitly done, of course. Enjoyed this gorgeous poem. Paul

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

So many thanks for your kind words Paul. They are such cute little creatures, just had to write a poem about them.

I'm glad you enjoyed.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for drawing attention to this biusy little harvest mouse, so slight she can balance on heads of wheat.. and for the link to the lovely video. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm really glad you enjoyed this poem Rhiannon. It was such a pleasure to write and share. The video was so amazing, I just had to add a link to it. Apparently when the babies are born, they're no bigger than our small finger nail, which is so amazing to imagine.

I really do appreciate you reading and sharing your thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

ah, the ramblings of Rabbie Burns, too a moose, perhaps Jenny. On lice and mice and life. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Glad you liked this poem Jack and thanks for reading and letting me know. Always enjoy getting your comments. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

That's wonderful Jenny!

I loved :

hushed efficiency,

and

among husks/ rising; glint of golden/ welcome,

and

so slight she can/ balance on heads of/ wheat

 

you really do evoke the idea of the ripe field and its tiny busy inhabitants, its a lovely poem

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di, Harvest mice are so endearing, I just couldn't resist writing a poem about them. It really makes you realize just how many layers of life there are on our planet earth, from the insects to the Harvest mouse. There's so many busy worlds going on that we don't even think about. Nature truly is amazing. 

It's always great to hear from you and thank you so much for reading and your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Beautiful - thank you so much Jenny!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's always a pleasure to share poems on abc tales. I just couldn't resist the appeal of the Harvest Mouse. I'm glad you liked this poem insert, and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm over the moon with the cherries Editors, they mean a lot. Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

You paint a very sweet picture of the tiny mouse and its babies. 

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you Jean,

it's very kind of you to read my poem. I'm glad you liked and appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by onemorething on

Very lovely. :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rachel. I'm glad you liked and thank you so much for reading and your thoughts, much appreciated.

Jenny. smiley