Wet Feet
Rising Temperatures in the Arctic
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She lurks by the frigid water
White bear among eternal virgin snow
Black eyes pierce through morning mist
Where seals frolic out of paw's reach
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Her angry hungry body weaves
Side to side along the water's edge
Thick, padded feet now miss
Last summer's helpful bridge of ice
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She is not as fat this year
Precious spotless fur not quite as rich
Likely, winter's perils will
Freeze and swallow her prized cubs
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Wistfully, she scents elusive game
Come to taunt her once again
Her empty belly burns, yet silently
She retreats, shaking her wet feet.
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©Tyger Valverde, December 29, 2006
Published by Tyger Schonholzer
Tyger Schonholzer is a respiratory therapist and freelance writer. She has published short stories and poetry in various ezines. Her novel and poetry books are available at Lulu.com View profile
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6 Comments
Post a CommentSomething I agree with you on. Global Warming is swallowing the earth. The sheets of ice for the bears for the bears to move through for food and other comforts is and has been destoyed by man. I believe greed has much to do with the damages. What makes me sad is for man to be the most knowledgeable creature on the planet , we can seem so stupid for we break the chain of existance for all that must live on the planet.Our balance is so fragile.Stori
Awww that was horrible, G! LOL! I will have to quickly come up with something about the G-man's Size 13's and why he should use Mycodin...
This was so gooooood!!!! (Smiles) I can't wait for the follow-up piece. It's called "Athlete's Feet", right? (LOL) Love ya, "Lady T"! "The G-Man"
I hope that people start taking global warming seriously.
Moving. Thanks for sharing, Tyger.
This was previously published in Sol Magazine. I forgot to mention...