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The Fox
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One winter morning in Pennsylvania

 

FOX


 

I saw a fox today.

This, in itself, would not be remarkable only that I had never before seen a fox,
in the wild, that is.

It was early this morning, really early.

A fresh coating of crystalline snow had fallen overnight.

The sun was at that perfect angle... at that point in the sky where everything gleams.

It's yellow glow reflected off the new snow, lighting up the tree line like limelights.

I really don't like to use words like "bounding". It sounds so 18th Century.

But this fox, it's bright crimson red coat in sharp contrast to the almost transparent white snow, was bounding. There is no other word.

He couldn't have cared less that he was being watched.

The field was his to use as he saw fit.

He ran up one side, over to the middle, and down the other. 

He jumped, rolled, and scurried (another word from 'ago')
and I truly believe I saw him laughing as he played.

He took notice of me when I put the car in gear, making a groaning sound.

As I drove away, I saw him leave the field and disappear into the woods.

Perhaps he did care, after all.

I'm sorry that I interrupted his enjoyment. 

Embarrassed that I was caught in my voyeurism.

And ashamed that I enjoyed watching him so much.  Perhaps jealous.

 


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 Reviews of "The Fox"
Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on April 17, 2009
Reminds me of "Dancing With Wolves". Creatures are harbingers. Perhaps this fox had a message to impart to you--be more playful and enjoy life?
Enjoyed this write. Thank you...

Reviewed on April 16, 2009
Very nicely done! One could see the entire scene.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on April 16, 2009
Another fascinating creature of God and how well you describe his cunning nature...

Be always safe,
Karen


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