Micromys minutus

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Bright bundle of gingery fur
climbing, clambering dextrously
up and down and through the tall grass and reed stalks –
long, almost hairless tail curling, holding, steadying,
large shiny round black eyes, darting glances,
finds a spot to build a nest,
weaving grass around itself to make
a cosy hollow ball bound to thin grass poles
    – harvest mouse,
    lighter than a twopence piece.

Certificate U
Poem
Nature
Nature

Comments

Submitted by VeraClark on

The fine detail of this is really striking, almost like field commentary: the weight comparison really puts the little fella into context

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Vera. Nice to hear from you. I enjoyed trying to describe the little fella! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi rhiannon,

it's amazing how light these little creatures are and just how quick they can be.

Love your nature  descriptions of the little harvest mouse. A special little poem indeed.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. They are lovely little creatures aren't they? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

What a lovely depiction of a little harvest mouse. I think they're absolutely adorable and you have done them justice here Rhiannon.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jane. I appreciate your approbation. Rhiannon