Odoriferous Dining
Left behind, in the air, a scent,
pointing out where the pole cat went,
His footprints in the morning’s snow
indicate where he planned to go.
The spell which he is always under
indicates a chicken hunger.
And sure enough that’s where he goes
despite the threat of frozen toes.
But a coyote’s hungry too
and he wonders what he should do.
Despite the skunk’s repulsive smell
he could make a nice meal as well.
His ultimate answer was yes.
His hunger was stronger, i guess.

Walt Abbott–7-10-2009