Elan Mudrow
Smidgens
Silent Friendship
The deer mouse comes out, when the night covers the entire sky.
Through foliage, appearing in little instants, eyes gleaming black, tail flying behind him.
He’s in the peripheral of your flashlight as his jump crests the undergrowth.
His business, a serious endeavor, risking the watchful eye of owls
And even if he’s a bit paranoid, he’s intent upon finding your trail mix.
You sit silent, while he approaches
Accepting, with cautious boldness, your offer of breakfast cereal for dinner.
Leaves without saying much, a bit disappointed, perhaps
After you’ve packed up and secured all food.
But you know he’s still there as you fall asleep
To the rustle of branches and the sly movement of the wind.
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thanks, Elan. I am 🙂
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Yes. Thanks my friend. Hope you’re staying safe.
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just read this again; it’s really a beautiful poem, subtle and sensitive, with a mischievous wink here and there 🙂
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Very nice 🙂
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Me too. Thanks.
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Reminds me of a lot of nights camping out–a deer mouse probably one of the several mysterious sounds. Can’t wait to hit the forest again.
Art
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It has an interesting soothing element to it that I like very much!!
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I really like this! ☺
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I like this poem much!
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Wonderful. Great pictures.
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Thanks my friend. Yes, all the images are ones I have taken. That’s Eagle Creek, pre-forest fire, in the Columbia River Gorge.
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And do you take all these photographs that go with your poetry? because if so that’s quite awesome.
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Elan, most poets bore the shit out of me but I really like your groove. It’s potent and engaging. You’re very good, you’re very visceral… and I’m quite glad I discovered your blog.
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I only found out what a deer mouse was the other day, and I think you’ve captured the mystery of that beautiful and elusive little creature perfectly. Great work!
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Dream-like natural connection between human and mouse. Lovely poetry.
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You’ve really captured the essence of mouse. Love it.
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Great work! I really enjoyed the rhythm and tone.
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Poem: Sweet and tender. It’ll make a lot of misty eyes.. LOL Photo: Brooding, Your eye is still in top form.
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Beautiful … makes me want to be there. We humans have much to gain from contact with those so unlike us, albeit often misunderstood on both sides.
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Beauty.
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Fantastic.
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