Gone to EarthAs a lover's belly ripples 'neath
The delicate trails of nail and flesh -
Golden pasture waves in ripe,
Lazy undulation 'neath the Whetted blades of sun-hot breeze.A bright, copper streak
Weaves jagged slices
Through the tall, broad grasses of
High Summer’s full-blown meadows.Search'n for her freedom trace!
Tortured breast gulp'n air!Furtive looks behind,
As the bloodlust bray of
Scream'n hounds gives signal
That they've found their
Place and pleasure in the chase!Attar of hedgerose blends with
Heady scent of pine and fear.
Sun and shadow slide as black-glass
Eyes search for the secret cleft.As needful fang parts will'n flesh,
The sleek vixen slips into her
Solace in the dark of the wood.Suddenly, breath holds,
As silent air tilts toward the
Defeated wail of coronet and
Whimper of taut bridle and tight spur.Hounds circle and sniff.
Horses neigh and paw the ground.Riders sit back on their mounts
And listen to the meadow lark.
Juleps call out their siren song.The fox has gone to earth.
©Naomi Marshall 2017
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