Bear

As ah walked one day, in ma way, a bear ah found

E looked starved, as 'is dinner didn't wish ta be carved, so ah turned around

Ah 'ad no gun so started ta run but knew it couldn't last

One look at me and e could see ah wasn't very fast

Didn't 'ave time, a tree ta climb, ma 'eart began ta pound

In a rush ran through the brush but e was gaining ground

Thought a death, could smell 'is breath almost on top a me

E grabbed ma leg, ah started ta beg, but 'e didn't hear ma plea

Ripping with 'is paw, like a saw, e was all tooth an claw

A terrible fight, oh but how 'e could bite, on ma bones did gnaw

Thought ah was done, the bear 'ad won, but as ya can see

Asked how ah got away, ah have ta say, the bear ate me

Reviews

[tumi]

This poem is funny, suspenseful, and has a great twist at the end! The dialect adds charm, making it feel like a wild tale told by a storyteller.

[Soren]

Thanks so much Tumi for the read and understanding it is most appreciated

[John the Baptist]

First post mortem poem I have read here. Tell me, what accent was that?

[Soren]

Old mountain west man of the mountain.Utah, Idaho, Wyoming of the past. It's where I grew up. Thanks for the read John

[Patricia Wedel]

Inside the Bear's tummy... like Jonah and the Whale.. waiting for the evening Gale ... when I could Swim away and live another Day, Amen ... Pat

[Soren]

Thanks so much for the read Pat yes I just had to do something a bit different this time. I appreciate the read and comment

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Soren... we do eat gummy Bears and make Chocolate Bear Cookies at Christmas... but that's another Poem... Pat

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Even bears bite off more than they can chew once in awhile. He had to swallow him whole and put up with a reading lamp in his gut. (laughing) A fun write. F.

[Soren]

Thanks Fabian for the read and yes they do. Sometimes ya just gotta write what ya gotta write.

[Marie]

A captivating write! The story of meeting the bear who was very hungry is finely narrated and depicted. Love the very unusual use of language as in 'ad or 'ave, it enriches the story! I so enjoyed reading and found the story highly humourous, Soren. Thank you for sharing, dear poet...

[Soren]

Thank you Marie just had to try something different I appreciate your review and kind words

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear poet...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Written from inside his stomach....
That might be the same bear out for revenge on Davy Crockett for killing his brother.

[Soren]

You got it Jacob its funny what people will believe. Thanks for the read and comment.

[Dave W.]

Soren your are an excellent wordsmith, talented and one that I hope to be as good as eventually, I really freaking loved this.

[Soren]

I humbly thank you Dave for your most gracious words of encouragement they are too kind. Glad you liked the poem, just thought I would try something a little different.

[Dave W.]

This different you penned is fabulous.

[Soren]

Thanks so much