Badgers

why make it more complicated than it already is....

Badgers

Nothing really is

that simple

Black and white 

is what I mean

Except for badgers 

maybe

Take my word, there 

aint nothing in between

Author's Note

more than just words, but merely a thought

Reviews

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The same goes for penguins, dear Neville. There are no shades of grey with those little creatures, except when they are young balls of fluff, that is. There is nothing complicated about your poem. Black and white in reality though......a lot of complications there. Its a fine thought and well expressed with brevity and clarity. Much enjoyed! :))

[Neville]

Let's not forget the zebra's neither.. Many thanks my friend.. Enjoy the day :)

[John the Baptist]

But a significant thought, though, when you think of the fanatics of this world. To them, everything is either black or white. And if any badgers beg to differ, they'll blow their hindparts away with a Kalashnikov.

[Neville]

Blimey, now there's a thought.. those little tickles at the back of ya throat are more powerful than most might imagine eh' think I'll skip porridge today..... Cheers John :)

[Beccy]

"why make it more complicated than it already is.... "

Yes indeed, but unfortunately, that's what we do best isn't it. I mean, what hope for a simpler, less complex world, when for whatever bizarre reason, there are now over five hundred breakfast cereals to choose from. :))

Giving me pause for thought as you often do.

Beccy.

[Neville]

that's precisely my point.... and one of the reasons I quit buying bread.. except for the occasional artisan loaf or two... now we bake our own and it did not take long before we got it just the way we like it... Bless ya Beccy for these encouraging and insightful words... Hope the pair of you up there are both safe n well :)

Neville.

[Just Kim]

Don't get me started on those little Badgers, they destroy things....nicely written

[Neville]

they have certainly made a mess of my top lawn.. cheers my friend.. I feel you are spoiling me today :)

[Ana Papaya]

black and white .... could mean so much.
on the surface it's a cute poem but of course it could be interpreted a number of ways including recent racial tensions in parts of US due to the death of george floyd at the hands of law enforcement officers whose role is to serve and protect

[Neville]

I am of course delighted that you can see so many possibilities... many big thank U's Ana :)

[Ana Papaya]

Even the name badgers works when you consider officers carry badgers

[Neville]

bang on ma'am... I must confess, I never thought of that.. but yes, it works :)

[AJNJ]

There are some cold, hard facts and there are some hard hitting things in black and white. Cut and dried. Take them at face value without attributing more to it. Yes, no point in complicating things.

[Neville]

Phew, almost missed ya up there.. hidden ya woz or very nearly right next to that bloomin advert about stair lifts for the elderly.... Glad I had the sense to check.. Cheers my friend simple as that.. Oh' and a big thank you too sir... Neville

[AJNJ]

You’re very welcome dear friend! :)

[Neville]

Super Saturday sir :)

[AJNJ]

To you too! Cheers! 🤗

[Chris Shaw]

Black and white. No shades of grey like our social distancing policy. Your badgers ignoring the advice, like many others seem to be doing. I enjoyed the humour here Neville. Your badgers must have been an absolute delight to watch this morning. The natural world has a way of making us forget the other stuff. Time well spent says I and a poem out of it as well.

Chris

[Neville]

black n white would appear far too vague for many selfish souls I'm afraid, particularly where current social distancing is concerned.. yes it was a real treat to see them again this year.... as of course is the fact you kinda checked them out too :)

[Chris Shaw]

I read earlier about a rave involving three hundred people, that the police were powerless to break up. Now watch those figures spike. Some people are selfish and some people are complete idiots and still think this is a touch of flu. My muse has been mean, so I was thankful to get some inspiration from you. The last badger I saw was a dead one in the local woods, so I was so pleased to hear about yours. Thank you Neville.

[Neville]

a sad world in more ways than one... you are welcome tho and true :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Let us not forget our friend, the Skunk... A Vet can remove their perfume as I once had a pet skunk and
took it on walks with a harness leash. People kept their distance without a Mask. I eventually took him or her to the Washington National Zoo where he lived out his or her life. I am still here surviving the COVID 19 Virus.. with a Mask for every occasion. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat I really enjoyed your skunk story. So you have a mask for every occasion? I am contemplating making some face coverings in both dynamic and floral patterns. My granddaughter has turned it into a fashion accessory herself. They look great.

[Patricia Wedel]

A Lady friend gave me three handmade Masks her Mother made... one has the Eiffel Tower... one with flowers and one with puppies with a red background... I am all that. Lol x Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Travel, flora and fauna:)

[Patricia Wedel]

Very haunting ... incognito... hidden smile... dancing eyes... :)

[Neville]

can any one join in :)

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Neville. Sorry, Pat and I have hijacked your post :))

[Neville]

No worries.. I enjoyed being both the naughty little boy and the old n wrinkly growed up voyeur... maybe fly on the wall sounds better :) Good Morning Chris..

[Neville]

Can't forget the skunk Pat.. stick it in a trunk Pat and that's that Pat :)

[Patricia Wedel]

We are "Party" animals... a Zebra and a Chickadee might be friends... and a Dalmation in case of a Fire Station call, as here in the USA... they are known as their Mascot.... and that's that... Pat

[Neville]

Give ya sen a pat on the back Pat :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Neville... have a beautiful day where birds
will fly around your trees and bees will bumble when
flowers bloom as the sun and rain bring us lettuce and tomatoes and cucumbers.
truly, Pat

[Neville]

I shall dream of salad all night long....

[Neville]

my first sighting this year... only three of em .. just being badgers on my lawn, what else.. but clearly unaware of the perceived need for social distancing :)

[Eilis]

Shall we invite the skunk to the black and white party? Funny, when that bit of black and white comes toddling in, things can get complicated pretty quickly. But the badger does indeed feel harmless enough, offering that bit of reassurance that simplicity may exist.

As animals ourselves I suppose we are always in search of the definiteness of simplicity. But delving a little find that nearly everything is as complex as the workings of our own minds, with very few easy answers. Like that tenuous moment when you accidentally sneak up on a skunk and see it turn its tail toward you in fear.

Always enjoy the way you say so much with saying a little, Neville. And let us see the idea open out for yourselves. Enjoyed your poem this morning. Hope all is well there with you and your family.

[Neville]

stirred up summat of a hornets nest methinks... many thank you's Eilis and true... I was once sprayed by a skunk when I disturbed it rummaging around my brother-in-laws garage in Ottawa... that was my first experience of social distancing :)