THE SECRET OF LIFE

What a small boy knows alone

 

THE SECRET OF LIFE

 

In a lambing tent

On desolate hill

The ewe bleats

The coyote`s shrill

 

Shivers in darkness

The world of wild

Why   why   why

Shriek of wind

 

Out of darkness

A tiny sheep

Take it inside

To feed and sleep

 

The old ewe paws

Wants her babe

Boy moves out

Into the night

 

 

Life is where

The heart is

The ewe united

With her babe

 

This is life

At the very start

 

---- Eagle Cruagh

Reviews

[emmajoy]

There's something special in seeing a new born creature, its trembing first steps, hearing its near sad wee call; for a small boy, those sights and sounds would bring feelings even he doesn't quite understand yet.. tenderness, sensitivity .. call it what you like.

Could see the boy holding and feeding the lamb .. then head on side, hearing the ewe call and call in the plaintiff way it happens .. so with a shrug, returns the babe to his mother, quickly, safely. Lovely post.

[Judy Ponceby]

This is quite beautiful. Having been at the birth of several lambs, I can relate well to the bonding between ewe and babe. Love the alliteration you weave in this. And the boy responding to the ewe's need shows the heart of your story. Most excellent. :)

[Alicia Schroeder]

This is a beautiful and indearing peice, great work

[bbb]

Something I've never had much opportunity to get to know is life outside the suburb. This write brings with it an experience for the reader.

[Marie Harrison]

Oh what a tender poem about wildlife and nature. Humans too, seem to move closer to home to settle down. What a lovely read. I enjoyed myself.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

first breath expands the ribs~ each consecutive breath expands vision~ it's the same for all creatures~ beautifully presented~

[wolfkat93]

amazing poem

[MagiCrystal]

Life and air in the lungs.. how magnificent..! Life and hearts

[Christina May Shanaberg]

My grandfather always said that nature is designed to take care of itself; it is not right to interfere. Whether we feel what nature does it right or not; it has always been and should be left of always be. It is so hard to leave an orphaned fawn or raccoon, etc. in the woods, but nature is set up to take care of, even, that. I loved that way that the boy realizes that the lamb belongs with and to the ewe; it is her charge to care for. I felt this was well written and easy to read and enjoy! Please, read my "Toadus," similar in "nature!!"

[The Analog Kid]

Very tender descriptions. Beginnings. Nice write, Eagle.