Singled Out

(observing the newly hatched chicks on the river )

Weakest, frailest of them all,

against the lurk of danger's call.

Soon their numbers will deplete

by pike beneath the water's calm.

Black crows those wretched birds of death

are set to wreak their wicked best.

Survival of the fittest reigns

and human beings live the same.

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

Thank god the pike spit me out when I was a kit....guess he didn’t like this bunny’s bitter blood brew:) I have a riverside trail that I like to watch the baby ducklings trail behind there mothers I frequently sit by the waterside and eat my lunch and nature away the city before I start my day:)

[Chris Shaw]

Aren't those baby ducklings cute? I was also watching a moorhen with her four chicks, they resembled bumble bees darting on water, they were so small. You enjoy your lunch by the waterside Bunny, watching the wildlife. That's what I do when I can. Thank you for checking in.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Jibey. You know I did study Macbeth once :) Really appreciate your visit and thoughts. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It does make me think at times if the survival of the fittest is the right criteria for the continuation of a species...I like this piece. Nice observation, Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

I wonder the same thing Dr Y, but that is certainly what I see and often. All good wishes and thanks for the visit.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like not only your observations here, but the allegory...because yes, humans...the strong prey on the weak, the rich on the poor...and only the stronger survive. Excellent write.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you like this little piece of river whimsy Jacob. So much to see and learn.

Chris