Singled Out

(observing the newly hatched chicks on the river )

Weakest, frailest of them all,

against the lurk of danger's call.

Soon their numbers will deplete

by pike beneath the water's calm.

Black crows those wretched birds of death

are set to wreak their wicked best.

Survival of the fittest reigns

and human beings live the same.

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

Thank god the pike spit me out when I was a kit....guess he didn’t like this bunny’s bitter blood brew:) I have a riverside trail that I like to watch the baby ducklings trail behind there mothers I frequently sit by the waterside and eat my lunch and nature away the city before I start my day:)

[Chris Shaw]

Aren't those baby ducklings cute? I was also watching a moorhen with her four chicks, they resembled bumble bees darting on water, they were so small. You enjoy your lunch by the waterside Bunny, watching the wildlife. That's what I do when I can. Thank you for checking in.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Jibey. You know I did study Macbeth once :) Really appreciate your visit and thoughts. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Rye]

Wow! This is just so well written, I really enjoyed this

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much, appreciate your review.

Chris

[Kent Rawski]

No matter how I feel I can't help but smile when I see the backside of a duck walk so let's hope they keep their numbers up

[Chris Shaw]

Know what you mean Kent. They waddle don't they? I like them in the river. I also like duck with orange sauce but don't tell anyone. Thanks for checking in.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Reminds me of a lord Byron kinda write.

[Chris Shaw]

Well I'll take that as a compliment then David. Many thanks.

Chris

[gram linski]

The circle of life, crows and buzzards have cute little baby chicks too, and the stoat does not care, he has his own problems to deal with, Mr fox is out there,

[Chris Shaw]

Yeah, it's a tough old world. This softie needs to harden up a bit :))

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Aye indeed Darwin had a way with words and we humans also devour one another, knowingly or otherwise. Nicely penned little sad observational piece Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Breaks your heart to know that those ten little ducklings will probably deplete to two or three. The river is beautuful. It is also a dangerous place for wild life. Many thanks John.

Chris

[TheJordBaker]

Nicely brought around to a definate truth at the end.
Great piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for the review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Fairy Khan]

Just like the chicks, humans also follow Darwin’s ‘survival of the fittest’ idea, and it is kind of sad, because everyone deserves an equal chance at life and happiness.
Nice piece of writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Fairy and I think it is sad also.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The circle of life is encased in the food chain.
Clever little poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dale. You are so right, but it is sad when you see it happen. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris