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Chuck Toll Poems
- Coyote Catechism We neither pity other creatures nor feel ...
- Porches When out of sorts with life or self, A porch is ...
- Coyotes In The City: New York Kayaking on the East River, my ...
- Ph: Hello, Poemhunter Staff, A...
- Native Son Our small New England town buried a son yesterday,...
- Bedtime Story Our young son wheezes softly in his sleep In ...
- The Geezer’s Lament Four score and more can be a drag. I’ve ...
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Coyote Catechism
We neither pity other creatures nor feel sorry
for ourselves. Life does what it must, so do we.
We accept what there is: snakes, bugs, mice,
Squirrels, hares, trash and cats—all are nice.
We build our dens well hidden and secure,
Each made with double exits to be sure.
We honor females’ right to choose their mate;
We pair for life and share a common fate.
We keep our tails down, but our eyes are up.
We teach a wise discretion to each pup.
Imperatives of Life we honor and fulfill.
If we must chew off a paw in a trap, we will.
We will ...
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