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Mrs Fox

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I must be honest,

for someone so cute

you're very sly

but, then, strangely shy 

and extremely sensitive

(I bet you could hear a fly fart)


you're so aloof, and

unsocial, like the hours 

you keep, you really do 

keep yourself to yourself.


I've seen you 

slinking past my window

en-route to root about

with dark adapted eyes.


dressed to kill, you

cunning queen of the night

with the sassy swagger 

of a wily street-walker.


you've got a reputation 

for picking up anything,

whether it moves or not,

everything suits your omnivorous taste.


you're just not fussy.

 

you know what they say about you?

 

all fur coat.....

 

◄ a glimpse through the side door of paradise

Largin' It In Later Life ►

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Paul Waring

Thu 23rd Feb 2017 21:50

Thank you Colin. I'm sure you know only too well about the rigours of trying to get lines tight, make them flow, etc....and I'm very much still learning, so thank you for a lovely compliment!

Paul


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Thu 23rd Feb 2017 20:52

I'm playing catch up - so many good poems here on WoL and this is no exception. Never a dud line Mr Waring. Keep 'em coming. Col

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Paul Waring

Thu 23rd Feb 2017 10:17

Ha-ha-ha! Very apt and beautifully worded!

Thanks for reading and commenting David, much appreciated.

Paul

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